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.
Job Requisition ID: 44629
Job Title: Public Service Administrator, option 6
Closing Date/Time: 05/22/2025
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR – 37015
Skill Option: Health and Human Services
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,966 – $9,966/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None
****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), 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. Please note that the Department of Children and Family Services must verify proof of higher education for
any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. 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.
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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.
Job Responsibilities
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.
Provides input into the development and implementation of Departmental programs, policies, and procedures within area of oversight.
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 year 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.
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: Monday – Frida 8:30AM – 5:00PM
Work Location: Chicago – 1911 S Indiana Ave
Supervisor: Yolanda Jordan
Agency Contact: Anna DiPiazza
Email: anna.di-piazza@illinois.gov
Phone #: 312-814-1222
Posting Group: Leadership & Management
