AREA ADMINISTRATOR Job Details | State of Illinois

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services; Centralia (IL); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an Area Administrator to oversee Intact Family Services with a focus on leadership, program oversight, and regional coordination. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills and a background in child welfare administration.

The candidate will report to the headquarters as needed and contribute to policy development, staff supervision, and cross-site program support.

Qualifications

• Requires MSW or master's degree in related human services field.
• Requires four years of administrative child welfare experience with an MSW or five years with master's in related field.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Area Administrator of Intact Family Services.
• Serves as full line supervisor of subordinate supervisory staff.
• Provides input into regional planning for intact family services.
• Coordinates program support services within the region.
• Advises community and regional advisory councils, committees, and private agencies on program needs, standards, and services.
• Performs other duties as required within the scope of duties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

MSW

Master's degree in related human services field

Job description

AREA ADMINISTRATOR

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

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To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant's wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant's wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials .

Date: Sep 28, 2026

Location:
Centralia, IL, US, 62801

Job Requisition ID: 58801

Opening Date: 09/28/2026

Closing Date: 11/10/2026

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 $10,500 to $12,500 Monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: None

Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM

Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: It is required that a person reports to the headquarters on this job position as necessary (could be weekly, monthly, or other schedule) dependent on operational need

Headquarter Location: 1809 W Mccord, Centralia, Illinois, 62801

Work County: Clinton

Agency Contact: [e-mail]

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you're helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you're part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you're looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

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 Intact Family 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 and communication 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.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Area Administrator of Intact Family Services
• Serves as full line supervisor of subordinate supervisory staff
• Provides input into all regional planning activities for intact family 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 professional experience managing or conducting child welfare casework or child protection investigations.
• 3 years of experience supervising professional staff.
• Professional experience in the oversight of a large program with multiple sites.
• Professional experience in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Professional experience conducting social work planning activities on a regional or statewide basis in a management capacity.
• Professional experience conducting community outreach as a representative of a public or business organization.
• Professional experience coordinating program services.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
• 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.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

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.

Economic Interest

This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

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.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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