Location:

Springfield, IL, US, 62701

Job Requisition ID: 37167

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: Public Service Administrator Opt. 6 (Staff Development Training Administrator - Central / Southern Region) - Springfield
Closing Date/Time: 05/03/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,660/month; Full Range $7,660 - $11,810
Job Type: Salaried
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063

REQ #: 37167

PUC: 90693381

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Staff Development Training Administrator for Central & Southern Region. Under administrative direction, this position will serve as working supervisor of professional staff and assigned consultants engaged in conducting employee trainings. The position will manage the Department’s Title IV-E Annual Training Plan, Training Budget, and Training Evaluation process and will collaborate with other managers within the Office of Learning and Professional Development (OLPD) to manage the statewide training needs assessment process. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in providing leadership of a team of professional staff engaged in conducting training of child welfare professionals. 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 capabilities. 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

1. Serves as Staff Development Training Administrator for Central and Southern Region

2. Manages the Department’s Title IV-E Annual Training Plan, Training Budget, and Training Evaluation process

3. Coordinates regional professional development activities

4. In collaboration with the Division of Quality Enhancement, provides leadership in the development of a system of performance analysis that identifies performance gaps and develops remedial training strategies

5. Conducts and provides input into various special projects and initiatives

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

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires a Master's degree in social work from a recognized college or university.

2. Requires three years of progressively responsible administrative child welfare experience.

Of the 3 years of required experience, requires that the experience involve the administration of child protection services/investigations; requires experience in developing and delivering training content.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to pass a background check

2. Requires ability to travel and possession of a valid driver’s license

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Location: 607 E Adams St Springfield, IL 62701-1634
Agency Contact:

Chelsea Vance

Email: chelsea.vance@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Social Services

Supervisor: Shelia Riley

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $91,920.00 - $141,720.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Springfield, IL 62701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person