at Illinois Department of Children & Family Services in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Requisition ID: 51075
Closing Date: 11/26/2025
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070
Working Title: AREA ADMINISTRATOR - CHARLESTON
Skill Option: Health and Human Services
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $9,300 - $11,300/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Coles
Number of Vacancies: 1
Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency
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Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Area Administrator of Permanency Services. Subject to management approval, this position will oversee Permanency Team Supervisors who are responsible for comprehensive child welfare services throughout the region. 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 Child Protection service area. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in being a leader in the administration of child welfare 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.
Essential Functions
- Serves as Area Administrator of Permanency Services.
- Serves as full line supervisor of subordinate supervisory staff.
- Provides input into all regional planning activities for child welfare and protection services.
- Coordinates program support services within the region.
- Consults with and advises community and regional advisory councils, committees, and private agencies on program needs, standards, and services.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enurmated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires an MSW or master’s degree in a related human services field, in business administration, or a juris doctorate.
- Requires four years of progressively responsible administrative child welfare experience with an MSW OR five years of progressively responsible administrative child welfare experience with a master’s degree in a related human services field, in business administration, or a juris doctorate.
