Permanency Team Supervisor

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services; Decatur (IL); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in Decatur seeks a Permanency Team Supervisor to lead a professional staff delivering child welfare services to children and families in Macon County. Under administrative direction, you will plan, review, and coordinate team activities and monitor progress toward case goals.

This role emphasizes leadership, strong organizational skills, and collaboration with community and contracted providers to ensure child-centered, family-focused services.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading child welfare teams preferred.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Permanency Team Supervisor planning, supervising, reviewing, and coordinating activities of professional caseworkers providing child welfare services.
• Serves as working supervisor and collaborates with community and contracted providers to deliver child-centered, family-focused services.
• Establishes and implements staff development and training for subordinate staff.

Job description

Job Details

Job Requisition ID: 59531

Opening Date: 10/15/2026

Closing Date: 10/29/2026

Agency: Department of Children and Family Services

Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015

Working Title: PERMANENCY TEAM SUPERVISOR - DECATUR

Skill Option: Health and Human Services

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,571/month: Full Salary Range $8,571-$12,651/month

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators, Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators, and Physicians AFSCME

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

Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 4 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs

Headquarter Location: 2920 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, Illinois, 62526

Work County: Macon

Supervisor: Morgan Whitney

Agency Contact: Denise Bean-Mathis

Agency Contact Email: [e-mail]

Agency Contact Cell: 217-524-0275

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 youre helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career youre looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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 energetic individual to serve as Permanency Team Supervisor. Under administrative direction, this position will plan, review, and coordinate the activities of a team of professional staff engaged in the provision of child welfare services to children and families. The position will also monitor progress in meeting case goals and objectives and will establish and implement a system for ensuring direct regular clinical review of services is being provided to children and families. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in providing leadership of a team of child welfare professionals focused on keeping children safe. 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.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Permanency Team Supervisor which plans, supervises, reviews, and coordinates the activities of a team of professional caseworkers engaged in providing child welfare services to children and families


• Serves as working supervisor


• Establishes and maintains effective linkages with the appropriate community and contracted service providers to ensure the provision of child-centered, family focused, community-based services to the maximum extent possible


• Establishes and implements a team-based program of staff development and training for subordinate staff