Public Service Administrator at Illinois Department of Children and Family Servi

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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 runification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.

Agency:

Department of Children and Family Services

Position Title:

Public Service Administrator, option 6
Class Title:

PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option:

Health and Human Services
Bilingual Option:

None
Closing Date/Time:

06/05/2025
Salary:

Anticipated Starting Salary $7,966 - $9,966 Monthly
Job Type:

Salaried
Category:

Full Time
County:

St. Clair
Number of Vacancies:

1
Plan/BU:

None

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Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Performance Monitoring and Execution Team Supervisor. Under administrative direction, this position will oversee a team of professional staff engaged in monitoring Department staff and private agencies providing foster care, services to intact families, and other contracted services throughout an assigned geographic area. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in ensuring that program services are provided in an effective manner. 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, supervises, reviews, and coordinates the activities of a team of professional child welfare staff engaged in the monitoring of Department staff and private agencies that provide foster care, intact family services, and other contracted services within assigned regions.

Serves as full line supervisor of subordinate supervisory staff.

Provides input into the development and implementation of Departmental programs, policies, and procedures within area of oversight.

Establishes and implements a team-based program of staff development and training for subordinate and private agency staff.

Explains and enforces agency policies and procedures, state and area statutes, and requirements.

Represents the Department in various planning sessions with other public and private agencies.

Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires an MSW or master’s degree in a related human services field.

Requires three years of progressively responsible administrative child welfare experience with an MSW OR four years of progressively responsible administrative child welfare experience with a master’s degree in a related human services field.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefers 3 years of professional experience conducting child welfare casework services or program monitoring services.

Prefers 3 years of experience supervising professional staff.

Prefers 2 years of professional experience in the development of corrective action plans.

Prefers 2 years of professional experience conducting planning activities for a service area.

Prefers 2 years of professional experience conducting training for professional staff.

Prefers 2 years of professional experience representing a public or business organization to outside entities.

Conditions of Employment

Requires ability to pass a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.

Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Supervisor:

Dawn Bachtold

Phone:

312-814-1222

Email:

anna.di-piazza@illinois.gov

Posting Group:

Leadership & Management

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.

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