Southwestern Illinois College

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Senior Services Program Specialist, Grant-Funded

Job ID 4048

DATE: April 11, 2025

ANNOUNCEMENT: Southwestern Illinois College is accepting applications for the full-time, grant-funded SWIC Educational Employee position of Senior Services Program Specialist.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: In accordance with the Mission and Values of Southwestern Illinois College, this position is responsible for the development, operations, programs, staff, record keeping and overall performance of the Service Coordination program. The position works under limited supervision and is responsible for following all H.U.D. and Southwestern Illinois College policies and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or GED equivalent and three (3) years of management or public service or social work; or an Associate degree in related field and one (1) year experience is required.
2. Experience in social services delivery with senior citizens and non-elderly disabled persons is preferred.
3. Successful prior work experience with the senior resident population is preferred.
4. Certified as or willing to obtain certification through HUD as a certified service coordinator, as well as the Fair Housing & Reasonable Accommodation within the first 90 days of employment.

SALARY: $33,807 per year. This position is 37.5 hours per week. 

BENEFITS AND PERKS: Benefit availability and eligibility may vary from the summary listed below.  Please visit www.swic.edu for more information.

• Eligibility for comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans beginning date of hire
• Retirement savings plan through State Universities Retirement System of Illinois and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) savings plan
• Eligibility for paid leave including holidays, sick, and vacation
• Educational incentives including Reduced Tuition at Southwestern Illinois College and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, gym access, additional voluntary benefits and more!

WORK LOCATION: Primary office is based out of Programs and Services for Older Persons (PSOP) building.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position will remain open until filled.

APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE: Required application materials, such as resume, cover letter and references, should be attached to your application. Other required application materials i.e., unofficial transcripts, etc., should be attached after your application has been submitted (official college transcripts must be provided at time of hire). Go to your My Job Applications page from the careers home page of your account.

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