AREA ADMINISTRATOR

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• Job Requisition ID:**55920\
• Opening Date:**05/15/2026\
• Closing Date:**06/01/2026\
• Agency:**Department of Children and Family Services\
• Class Title:**SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)\
• Skill Option:**Health and Human Services\
• Bilingual Option:**None\
• Salary:**Anticipated Starting Salary \$9,300 to \$11,300 Monthly\
• Job Type:**Salaried\
• Category:**Full Time\
• County:**McHenry\
• Number of Vacancies:**1\
• Bargaining Unit Code:**None\
• Merit Comp Code:**Term Appointment/ Agency
  
  

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application. Please note that the Department of Children and Family

Servicesmust verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if

applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered

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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 Area Administrators through the

region who are responsible for the oversight of Investigations Team

Supervisors involved in managing child protection investigations. The

position provides high level consultation to the Regional Administrator

in all areas of child protection services. 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.

## Essential Functions

• 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.