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Location:
Waukegan, IL, US, 60085-6153
Job Requisition ID: 37382
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 Services
Title/Working Title: Senior Public Service Administrator-Option 6 - Area Administrator-Permanency - Waukegan
Closing Date/Time: 05/09/2024
Salary: $8,486 - $14,668 Anticipated Starting Salary Range $8,750-$12,000/Month
Job Type: Salaried
County: Lake
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.
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 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.
Job Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
1. Requires an MSW or master’s degree in a related human services field, in business administration, or a juris doctorate.
2. 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
Conditions of Employment
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM
Work Location: 2133 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085-6153
Supervisor: Vacant
Agency Contact:
Email: Charmin.Jones2@illinois.gov (Questions Only)
Posting Group: Social Services
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $101,832.00 - $176,016.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
Full Time
$41k-52k (estimate)
04/28/2024
05/11/2024
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