September 13, 2024

State of Illinois

Chicago

AREA ADMINISTRATOR

Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Closing Date/Time: 09/30/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $9,300 - $11,300 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None
PUC: 90686928

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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 Area Administrator of Child Protection Services. Subject to management approval, this position will oversee Investigations Team Supervisors who are responsible for investigations of allegations of child abuse and neglect. 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 Permanency and Intact Family Services areas. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in being a leader in the administration of child protection 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.

Job Responsibilities

Serves as Area Administrator of Child Protection Services
Serves as full line supervisor of subordinate supervisory staff
Provides input into all regional planning activities for child protection and coordination with child welfare services
Coordinates program support services within the region
Consults with and advises community and regional advisory councils, committees, and private agencies on program needs, standards, and services
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, in business administration, or a juris doctorate
Requires four years of administrative child welfare experience with an MSW or five years of 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 protection investigations
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: Monday - Friday 4:30 PM - 1:00 AM
Work Location: 1911 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60616
Supervisor: D'SOUZA,STANY

Agency Contact: Brandi Lake
Email: Brandi.Lake@Illinois.gov (Questions Only)

Posting Group: Social Services

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.
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