at Illinois Department of Children & Family Services in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Requisition ID: 57073
Opening Date: 07/09/2026
Closing Date: 07/23/2026
Agency:Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Special License - Social Worker/Clinical Social Worker
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,571 to $10,500 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code:
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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 Statewide Sexual Behavior Problems Specialty Administrator. Under administrative direction, this position will plan, develop, and evaluate programs for child victims of sexual abuse and the juvenile offender population. As a licensed clinical social worker, provides clinical oversight and expertise regarding sexual behavior problems in children and youth served by the Department and serves as lead central office liaison for matters pertaining to residential resource development. This position is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in using his/her skills as a licensed clinical social worker to ensure appropriate services are provided to children and youth who are served by the Sexual Behavior Problems Program. DCFS offers a competitive salary plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills, leadership capabilities, and the ability to multi-task. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to join our innovative team to help make a difference in the lives of children and families.
Essential Functions
- Serves as the Department’s Sexual Behavior Problems (SBP) Specialty Administrator.
- Serves as lead central office liaison for matters pertaining to residential resource development.
- Serves as full line supervisor.
- Develops and prepares periodic status reports on all Unusual Incident Report activities related to children and youth with sexual behavior problems and child victims of sexual abuse target populations.
- Serves as the Department's spokesperson on SBP related issues.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
