Assistant Chief, Child & Family Policy

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

Job Description

Springfield, IL, US, 62701-1222

Agency:  Department of Children and Family Services 

Working Title: Senior Public Service Adminsistrator Opt 1
Closing Date/Time:  06/05/2024 
Salary:  Anticipated Starting Salary $8,750 to $12,000 Monthly 

Supervisor: Jassen Strokosch
Job Type:  Salaried 
County:  Sangamon 
Number of Vacancies:  1 
Plan/BU:  None 

PUC #: 90693551

REQ #: 37132

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The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Assistant Chief of the Office of Child and Family Policy/Senior Policy Analyst. Under administrative direction, this position will serve as second-in-command regarding all operations of the Office of Child and Family Policy and as full line supervisor of subordinate staff. The position will advise the Chief on unit activities and issues impacting unit operations and will provides high level leadership in the review and revision of administrative rules, policy documents, and Departmental procedures. The position will also review and finalize rulemaking and other procedure and policy documents for all stages of the rulemaking process, including pre-policy review, first notice, second notice, and adoption. This position is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to use their skills and expertise to benefit policy development related to child welfare services. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent legal and organizational skills and strong leadership capabilities. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to join our innovative team to help make a difference in the lives of children and families.

1. Serves as Assistant Chief of the Office of Child and Family Policy/Senior Legal Policy Analyst.

2. As Assistant Chief, serves as second-in-command regarding all operations of the Office of Child and Family
Policy.

3. Provides high level leadership in the review and revision of administrative rules, policy documents, and
Departmental procedures.

4. Provides input into work groups composed of management and/or subject matter experts representing various
divisions/disciplines within the Department.

5. Represents the Office of Child and Family Policy at meetings with the staff of the Joint Committee on
Administrative Rules (JCAR).

6. Monitors written Bill Review analyses or written analyses of pending legislation which has the potential to affect
the Department.

7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated
above.