PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, Springfield, IL, United States
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results‑oriented individual to serve as the Statewide LGBTQI + Clinical Coordinator. Under administrative direction, the position will administer and coordinate statewide clinical services for LGBTQI + youth. As a licensed clinical social worker, the coordinator will provide expert advice and consultation to child welfare staff, service providers, and community programs throughout the state to address the sensitive matter of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression (SOGIE) for children and youth for whom the Department is responsible or with whom the Department has contact. The coordinator will direct and monitor statewide outreach efforts for LGBTQI + youth and serve as liaison with community providers and national support networks. This is a great opportunity for someone committed to LGBTQI + issues and interested in using their skills as a licensed clinical social worker to ensure appropriate services are provided to LGBTQI + youth in DCFS care or with whom DCFS has contact.
Essential Functions
Serves as Statewide LGBTQI+ Clinical Coordinator and subject matter expert for DCFS.
Provides input into the development of culturally informed resources for supportive services.
Collaborates with management and staff from other divisions and agencies to develop affirming services for LGBTQI + youth and families.
Directs and monitors statewide outreach efforts for LGBTQI+ youth.
Serves as the Department’s LGBTQI + liaison to community providers and national support networks, providing advocacy for LGBTQI + issues and working to facilitate greater respect for diversity through education.
Performs other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in social work with appropriate state licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Three years of administrative child welfare experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Three years of professional experience advocating and working directly with LGBTQI + youth.
Three years of professional experience developing and presenting training curricula for staff working with LGBTQI + youth.
Three years of professional experience developing resources for youth in care.
Three years of professional experience conducting quality review in a public or business organization.
Three years of professional experience serving in a liaison capacity for a public or business organization.
Conditions of Employment
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties and an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Requires ability to pass a background check and self‑disclosure of criminal history.
Requires compliance with the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (section 4A-101); employees must file an annual Statement of Economic Interest and, if applicable, a supplemental statement with the Executive Ethics Commission.
About The Agency
DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families through services ranging from hotline responses to foster care, adoption, and family reunification.
Benefits
A Pension Program
Competitive group insurance benefits, including health, life, dental and vision insurance
Three paid personal business days annually
Twelve paid sick days annually (carry over from year to year)
Ten to twenty‑five days of paid vacation time annually – 10 days in year one of employment
Thirteen paid holidays annually, fourteen on even‑numbered years
Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
Twelve weeks paid parental leave
Deferred compensation program – a supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre‑tax programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) and Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal public service loan forgiveness program eligibility
GI Bill® training/apprenticeship benefits eligibility for qualifying veterans
Five percent salary differential for bilingual positions
Commuter savings program (Chicago only)
Work Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Headquarter Location:
1 N Old State Capitol Plz, Springfield, Illinois, 62701
Work County:
Sangamon
Supervisor:
B. Landwehr
Agency Contact:
Janet Potts (Email: janet.potts@illinois.gov)
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring employees to file an annual Statement of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State and the Executive Ethics Commission. Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
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The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results‑oriented individual to serve as the Statewide LGBTQI + Clinical Coordinator. Under administrative direction, the position will administer and coordinate statewide clinical services for LGBTQI + youth. As a licensed clinical social worker, the coordinator will provide expert advice and consultation to child welfare staff, service providers, and community programs throughout the state to address the sensitive matter of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression (SOGIE) for children and youth for whom the Department is responsible or with whom the Department has contact. The coordinator will direct and monitor statewide outreach efforts for LGBTQI + youth and serve as liaison with community providers and national support networks. This is a great opportunity for someone committed to LGBTQI + issues and interested in using their skills as a licensed clinical social worker to ensure appropriate services are provided to LGBTQI + youth in DCFS care or with whom DCFS has contact.
Essential Functions
Serves as Statewide LGBTQI+ Clinical Coordinator and subject matter expert for DCFS.
Provides input into the development of culturally informed resources for supportive services.
Collaborates with management and staff from other divisions and agencies to develop affirming services for LGBTQI + youth and families.
Directs and monitors statewide outreach efforts for LGBTQI+ youth.
Serves as the Department’s LGBTQI + liaison to community providers and national support networks, providing advocacy for LGBTQI + issues and working to facilitate greater respect for diversity through education.
Performs other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in social work with appropriate state licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Three years of administrative child welfare experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Three years of professional experience advocating and working directly with LGBTQI + youth.
Three years of professional experience developing and presenting training curricula for staff working with LGBTQI + youth.
Three years of professional experience developing resources for youth in care.
Three years of professional experience conducting quality review in a public or business organization.
Three years of professional experience serving in a liaison capacity for a public or business organization.
Conditions of Employment
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties and an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Requires ability to pass a background check and self‑disclosure of criminal history.
Requires compliance with the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (section 4A-101); employees must file an annual Statement of Economic Interest and, if applicable, a supplemental statement with the Executive Ethics Commission.
About The Agency
DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families through services ranging from hotline responses to foster care, adoption, and family reunification.
Benefits
A Pension Program
Competitive group insurance benefits, including health, life, dental and vision insurance
Three paid personal business days annually
Twelve paid sick days annually (carry over from year to year)
Ten to twenty‑five days of paid vacation time annually – 10 days in year one of employment
Thirteen paid holidays annually, fourteen on even‑numbered years
Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
Twelve weeks paid parental leave
Deferred compensation program – a supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre‑tax programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) and Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal public service loan forgiveness program eligibility
GI Bill® training/apprenticeship benefits eligibility for qualifying veterans
Five percent salary differential for bilingual positions
Commuter savings program (Chicago only)
Work Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Headquarter Location:
1 N Old State Capitol Plz, Springfield, Illinois, 62701
Work County:
Sangamon
Supervisor:
B. Landwehr
Agency Contact:
Janet Potts (Email: janet.potts@illinois.gov)
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring employees to file an annual Statement of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State and the Executive Ethics Commission. Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
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