SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM PLANNER III

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in Cook County, IL is seeking a Social Service Program Planner III - Regional Contract to oversee contract compliance and program evaluation.

The role requires a master's degree and at least one year of experience in social service program planning, contract monitoring, and analysis, with responsibilities spanning vendor reviews, reporting, and data management.

Qualifications

• Requires a master's degree.
• Requires one year of progressively responsible professional experience in community organization, social service work, or program planning and development.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Cook/Northern Regional Contract Analyst.
• Conducts monitoring reviews of assigned vendors/providers to ensure compliance with contract, program plan, and training plan.
• Prepares analytical written reports of reviews conducted and performs data recordkeeping in OLPD databases related to the on-going evaluation, tracking of compliance and expenditures, and quality enhancement of service delivery.
• Maintains systems of data collection to ensure that contractor contractual billing, quarterly reports, annual audits, and narrative reports are submitted to the Chief Learning Officer and Business Operations Manager within timeframes indicated in the program plan.
• Completes abstracts for all contracts and amendments for the Associate Deputy, Director, Chief Learning Officer and other OLPD staff administrators as requested.
• Attends meetings and trainings to develop and maintain an understanding of new state and Department initiatives and ensure effective implementation of those initiatives.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Skills

Contract monitoring

Contract analysis

Education

Master's degree

Job description

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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13666535

• Job Requisition ID:**55491**

Opening Date:**08/19/2026**

Closing Date:**09/02/2026**

Agency:**Department of Children and Family Services**

Class Title:**SOCIAL SERV PROGRAM PLANNER III (41313)

• Title:**Social Service Program Planner III - Regional Contract

Analyst**

Skill Option:**None**

Bilingual Option:**None**

Salary:**Anticipated Starting Salary (effective 7/1/2026)

$6,820/monthly; Full Range $6,820 - $9,875/monthly**

Job Type:**Salaried**

Category:**Full Time**

County:**Cook**

Number of Vacancies:**1**

Bargaining Unit Code:**RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME**

Merit Comp Code:

• This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Cook/Northern Regional Contract Analyst.
• Conducts monitoring reviews of assigned vendors/providers to ensure compliance with contract, program plan,and training plan.
• Prepares analytical written reports of reviews conducted and performs necessary data recordkeeping in OLPD databases related to the on-going evaluation, tracking of compliance and expenditures, and quality enhancement of service delivery.
• Maintains systems of data collection to ensure that contractor contractual billing, quarterly reports, annual audits,and narrative reports are submitted to the Chief Learning Officer and Business Operations Manager within timeframes indicated in the program plan.
• Completes abstracts for all contracts and amendments for the Associate Deputy, Director, Chief Learning Officerand other OLPD staff administrators as requested.
• Attends meetings and trainings to develop and maintain an understanding of new state and Department initiativesand ensure effective implementation of those initiatives.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumeratedabove.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of a masters degree.
• Requires one year of progressively responsible professional experience in community organization, social service work, orin program planning and d evelopment.

Specialized Skills

• Of the previously noted one year of experience, requires that the experience involve contract monitoring and contractanalysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience conducting contract monitoring and contract analysis for a public or private organization.
• One year of experience in a public or private organization exercising thorough knowledge of the program objectives of agencies developing social policy.
• One year of experience in a public or private organization exercising extensive knowledge of the structure, organization, and methods of social welfare institutions.
• One year of experience in a public or private organization exercising technical ability to analyze and evaluate programs and procedures. r