STATEWIDE COACHING ANALYST & COORDINATOR

Illinoiscomptroller; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Retirement benefits

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services seeks an organized, professional individual to serve as Statewide Coaching Analyst & Coordinator. You will monitor coaching activity, ensure alignment with fidelity and training, and prepare dashboards for leadership to guide decisions.

Ideal candidate has a master’s degree in social work and 3+ years of child welfare admin experience, with strong leadership and communication skills. Competitive benefits and pension available.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related human services field.
• Three years of child welfare administrative experience.
• Ability to pass a background check and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Statewide Coaching Analyst and Coordinator.
• Reviews, monitors, and tracks coaching and fidelity activity across programs.
• Monitors program operations to ensure alignment between coaching, fidelity, training, and agency priorities.
• Develops summaries, dashboards, and briefings for leadership on coaching and fidelity.
• Performs other duties within scope as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Strategic planning

Policy development

Employee coaching

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

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STATEWIDE COACHING ANALYST & COORDINATOR

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

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

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.

Job Requisition ID:57858
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 08/28/2026
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title:PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option:Health and Human Services
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $9,000 - $11,000 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Managerial Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILEDResume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)to theMY 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 Statewide Coaching Analyst & Coordinator. 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 Statewide Coaching Analyst and Coordinator
• Reviews, monitors, and tracks coaching and fidelity activity, utilization, demand, and capacity across programs
• Monitors program operations to ensure alignment between coaching, fidelity, training, implementation efforts, andagency priorities
• Develops and prepares summaries, dashboards, and briefings for leadership regarding coaching and fidelityimpact and operations
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumeratedabove

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a master’s degree in social work or a related human services field
• Requires three years of child welfare administrative experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 years of professional experience conducting direct child welfare or child protection casework for DCFS, private sectorpartner agencies, or a DCFS counterpart agency in another state
• 4 years of professional experience in a public or private organization exercising working knowledge and application of childwelfare principles, best practice development, employee coaching, emerging issues, and research
• 4 years of professional experience in a public or private organization conducting strategic planning and/or employeecoaching
• 3 years of professional experience in policy development and implementation for a public or private social service organization
• 3 years of professional experience in a public or private organization exercising knowledge of child welfare related federaland state laws, rules, and regulations

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to pass a background check
• Requires ability to travel on a frequent basis 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 jobdescription

About the Agency

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. The Office of Legal Services works in a supportive capacity to ensure Departmental adherence to all applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and court orders.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
  • Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI Bill®Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 4500 S 6th St Rd, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Michael Bernardy
Email: [e-mail] (for questions only)
Posting Group: Social Services

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