STATEWIDE COACHING ANALYST & COORDINATOR

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension program

Flexible work schedules

Paid holidays

Public Service Loan ForgivenessProgram

Job summary

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services seeks a Statewide Coaching Analyst & Coordinator. The role leads coaching and fidelity activities, reviews program utilization and capacity, and prepares leadership briefings on outcomes and operations.

Ideal candidates will have a master’s in social work or related field and at least three years in child welfare administration, with strong organizational and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Statewide Coaching Analyst and Coordinator role with oversight of coaching and fidelity activity.
• Monitor operations to align coaching, fidelity, training and agency priorities.
• Develop summaries, dashboards, and briefings for leadership on coaching impact.

Skills

Organizational leadership

Communication skills

Leadership capabilities

Education

Master's degree in social work or related human services field

Job description

STATEWIDE COACHING ANALYST & COORDINATOR

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

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.

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, and agency priorities
• Develops and prepares summaries, dashboards, and briefings for leadership regarding coaching and fidelity impact and operations
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

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 sector partner 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 child welfare 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 employee coaching
• 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 federal and 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 job description

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