Associate Regional Administrator

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

Job Description

Marion, IL, US, 62959

Agency:  Department of Children and Family Services 
Closing Date/Time:  10/11/2023 
Salary:  Anticipated Starting Salary is $9,625 - $11,667 Monthly 
Job Type:  Salaried Full Time 
County:  Williamson 
Number of Vacancies:  1 

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Area Administrator of Child Protection Services.  Subject to management approval, this position will oversee Investigations Team Supervisors who are responsible for investigations of allegations of child abuse and neglect.  The position provides input into regional planning activities for child protection and child welfare and coordinates community and field office support with its counterparts in the Permanency and Intact Family Services areas.  This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in being a leader in the administration of child protection services.  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.

1. Requires an MSW or master’s degree in a related human services field, in business administration, or a juris doctorate
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, in business administration, or a juris doctorate

1. Prefers 5 years of experience managing or conducting child protection investigations
2. Prefers a minimum of 3 years of experience supervising professional staff
3. Prefers professional experience in the oversight of a large program with multiple sites
4. Prefers experience in the development and implementation of policies and procedures
5. Prefers professional experience conducting planning activities for a social work program on a regional or statewide basis in a management capacity
6. Prefers professional experience conducting planning community outreach as a representative of a public or business organization
7. Prefers professional experience conducting community outreach 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:  M-F, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM