Senior Public Service Administrator, Intact Family Services

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

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.