Associate Deputy Director

at Illinois Department of Children & Family Services in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Deerfield, IL, US, 60015

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
Closing Date/Time: 06/20/2023
Salary: Anticipated starting salary: $8,751-$11,376 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Lake
Number of Vacancies: 1

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Associate Deputy Director of Quality Assurance Administration. Subject to management approval, this position will direct, plan, develop, implement, and manage all processes associated with qualitative case reviews and will monitor to ensure that Quality Assurance programs and operations are consistent with the agency’s goals, objectives, and mission. The position will participate in and contribute to the coordination of the development of the five-year Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP) and the Annual Progress and Services Report. This position will also confer, collaborate, and provide leadership to the Administration for Children and Families Region V Program Specialist to ensure maximum outcomes for the Department and compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership skills. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and focused on ensuring that high quality services are provided to children and youth in the Department’s care. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

1. Requires a master’s degree in social work or a related human services field

2. Requires four years of administrative child welfare experience with an MSW or five years of administrative child welfare experience with a master’s degree in a related human services field

1. 3 years of professional experience conducting project management in a public or business organization

2. 3 years of professional experience in the application of the child welfare requirements imposed by the Administration of Children and Families-Children’s Bureau

3. 3 years of experience supervising professional staff in the area of social work in a public or business organization

4. 3 years of professional experience evaluating program performance in a child welfare field in a public or business organization

5. 3 years of professional experience conducting quality review in a child welfare field in a public or business organization

6. 3 years of professional experience serving as a representative of a public or business organization

1. Requires the ability to pass a background check

2. Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to travel

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Work Location: 1755 Lake Cook Rd Deerfield, IL 60015-5215