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.
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Position Title:Public Service Administrator Option 6
Closing Date/Time: 08/16/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $7,966- $9,583/Month; Full Salary Range $7,966 - $14,244/Month
Job Type:Salaried
County: Champaign
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None
****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees
earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your
application. Please note that the Department of Children and Family Servicesmust verify proof of higher education for
any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the
position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Regional Day Care Licensing Administrator. Under administrative direction, this position provides oversight to Day Care Licensing Team Supervisors within an assigned geographic region. The position administers and coordinates regional day care licensing programs and assesses the effectiveness of day care licensing activities within licensing offices.
This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in being a leader in the administration of agency monitoring services to ensure day care facilities adhere to all appropriate licensing requirements to keep 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 skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.
Job Responsibilities
- Serves as Regional Day Care Licensing Administrator
- Administers and coordinates regional day care licensing programs
- Assesses the effectiveness of day care licensing activities within licensing offices
- Provides technical program interpretation and consultation to field staff
- Consults with supervisors and directs preparation of licensing enforcement
- Communicates and interacts with child protection staff and approves protection plans issued to licensed day care homes and centers
- Develops system and reviews appropriate files and statistics regarding programs and staff activities
- 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 from a recognized college or university
- Requires three (3) years of administrative experience in child welfare, child welfare investigations, or licensing with an MSW or four (4) years of administrative experience in child welfare, child welfare investigations, or licensing with a master's degree in a related human services field
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 years of professional experience conducting day care or child welfare licensing services
- 3 years of experience supervising professional staff in a public or business organization.
- 3 years of management experience in a professional business or public agency.
- 3 years of professional experience evaluating program and personnel performance.
- 3 years of professional experience conducting program monitoring.
- 3 years of professional experience conducting staff training in a public or business organization.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires a valid driver's license and ability to travel
- Requires ability to pass a background check.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Work Location: 2125 S 1st St Champaign, IL 61820-7474
Agency Contact:Tiffany Kemp
Email:Tiffany.Kemp@illinois.gov (Questions Only)
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Social Services
Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this
position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during
State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall,
prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive
Inspector Generalfor the Agencies of the Illinois Governor ("OEIG") or may be subject to a fine.
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