at Illinois Department of Children & Family Services in Champaign, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Location:Champaign, IL, US, 61820
Job Requisition ID: 38931DCFS 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
Title: Foster Home Licensing Supervisor
Closing Date/Time: 07/01/24/11:59 pm
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7660-$9,167/Month Full Salary Range $7,660-$11,522/Month
Job Type: Salaried
County: Champaign
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063
****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 Services must 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.
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Foster Home Licensing Supervisor. Under administrative direction, this position oversees the activities of a team of professional foster home licensing staff and coordinates foster care recruitment, assessment, and the identification and facilitation of placements to an array of substitute care living arrangements. Additionally, the position approves licensing recommendations and reviews and approves licensing complaint files completed by assigned staff. 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 foster homes 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 Responsibilities1. Serves as Foster Home Licensing Supervisor.
2.Serves as full line supervisor.
3. Establishes and maintains effective public relations with internal and external entities, serving as liaison with other agencies and community resources.
4. Establishes and implements a team-based program of staff development and training for subordinate staff.
5. Explains and enforces agency policies, procedures, state and area statutes, and requirements.
6. Attends technical staff conferences to assess needed services.
7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
