COOK/NORTHERN SUBSIDY SUPPORT OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR

Governor of Illinois; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team focused on protecting children and strengthening families in Illinois. This role offers the chance to lead initiatives that impact the welfare of children in care and influence policy development within the Department of Children and Family Services. With a strong emphasis on organizational and leadership skills, you'll work collaboratively to ensure effective monitoring and regulation of programs. The position promises a fulfilling career with competitive compensation and benefits, allowing you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families throughout the state.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement policies for permanency services.
• Oversee administrators of subsidy support and post-adoption services.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership Skills

Child Welfare Experience

Policy Development

Program Planning

Education

Master's in Social Work (MSW)

Master's in Related Human Services Field

Job description

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.

Job Requisition ID:46123
Closing Date/Time: 05/13/2025
Agency:Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title:SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 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: Cook
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 Servicesmust 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.

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 Permanency Administration Manager. Subject to management approval, this position will formulate, establish, and implement policies, procedures, rules, and regulations regarding the Department’s permanency services and reunification efforts. Additionally, the position will provide high level oversight of Administrators who oversee Subsidy Support and Post Adoption Services and will plan, develop, and implement techniques and protocols to effectively monitor and regulate programs. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in providing leadership of the Department’s efforts to find permanent homes for children and youth in care. 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 Cook County and Northern Region Subsidy Support Operations Administrator.
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• Manages, develops, and implements special projects, studies, and initiatives related to adoption services and community-based operations.
• Confers with management and administrative staff on the feasibility of recommended division policies.
• Serves as Department spokesperson regarding adoption services and proposed legislation impacting adoption programs.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires an MSW or a master’s degree in a related human services field.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of professional experience managing or conducting guardianship and adoption services.
• Three years of experience supervising professional staff.
• Three years of management experience providing oversight of a regional or statewide professional program.
• Three years of professional experience conducting program planning.
• Two years of professional experience conducting staff training.
• Three years of professional experience serving in a spokesperson capacity for a program area within a public or business organization.
• Three years of professional experience developing and implementing policies and procedures.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires 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 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Work Location: 1911 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60616

Supervisor: Denise Brown

Agency Contact:Larry Holmes
Email: [e-mail] (Questions Only)

Posting Group: Leadership & Management

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.

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 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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