DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.Agency: Department of Children and Family ServicesTitle: Senior Public Service Administrator - East St Louis - 10 Collinsville Ave
Closing Date/Time: 10/25/2024Salary: $9,300 - $11,300 MonthlyJob Type: Salaried Full TimeCounty: St. ClairNumber of Vacancies: 1Pin#: 374462SRequisition#: 40779****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. It is strongly suggested you upload a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application as well. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV
Position OverviewThe Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Area Administrator of Permanency Services. Subject to management approval, this position will oversee Permanency Team Supervisors who are responsible for comprehensive child welfare services throughout the region. The position provides input into regional planning activities for child protection and child welfare and coordinates community and field office support with its counterparts in the Child Protection service area. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in being a leader in the administration of child welfare services. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.
Essential Functions - Plans, develops, and oversees the administration and integration of comprehensive child welfare services for assigned areas within the region.
- Maintains authority and accountability for system outcomes and continuity of care in designated areas.
- Directs, coordinates, and reviews the activities of program personnel.
- Provides extensive input into the formulation and development of policies and procedures for program services and directs their implementation within area of oversight.
- Interacts with and coordinates community and field office support with the appropriate Area Administrators for Child Protection Services.
- Advises the Regional Administrator of program needs, achievements, and problematic issues, developing strategies and proposals to address problem areas and enhance operations.
- Drives or travels to various locations in the performance of duties.
Minimum Qualifications - Requires an MSW or master's degree in a related human services field, in business administration, or a juris doctorate.
- Requires four years of progressively responsible administrative child welfare experience with an MSW OR five years of progressively responsible administrative child welfare experience with a master's degree in a related human services field, in business administration, or a juris doctorate.
Preferred Qualifications - 5 years of experience managing or conducting child welfare casework services.
- 3 years of experience supervising professional staff.
- Professional experience in the oversight of a large program with multiple sites or multiple teams of subordinate professional staff.
- Professional experience conducting quality review of team functioning.
- Professional experience in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
- Professional experience conducting planning activities for a social work program on a regional or statewide basis in a management capacity.
- Professional experience conducting community outreach as a representative of a public or business organization.
Conditions of Employment - Requires the ability to pass a background check.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5:00pmWork Location: 10 Collinsville Ave, East St Louis, Illinois, 62201Job Family: Leadership & Management; Social ServicesSupervisor: Misty Huff
Agency Contact: Ariana K. Sprague
Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor ("OEIG") or may be subject to a fine.Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Children and Family Services's discretion.The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses: