SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN

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

Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 57528
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 08/17/2026
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)
Title: Statewide Child welfare Employee Licensure Administrator
Skill Option: Special License - Illinois Law License 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $10,500 to $12,500 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application.  Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

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.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Senior Public Service Adminstrator. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a generous pension program.  The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership and communication capabilities.  We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

• Serves as Statewide Child Welfare Employee Licensure (CWEL) Administrator.
• Plans, directs, and administers the OLPD Child Welfare Employee Licensure Complaint process.
• Schedules, attends, and facilitates all Emergency Licensure Review Team and CWEL Board Meetings.
• Serves as full line supervisor of subordinate staff.
• Develops, implements, and monitors CWEL Program Best Practice Policies, Rules, and Procedures.
• Serves as a principal spokesperson for the CWEL Program before internal and external stakeholders and other governmental entities.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires graduation from an accredited law school and possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois.
• Requires four years of administrative experience in the practice of law.

• 4 years' experience managing or administering a program or service in a private or private organization.
• 3 years' experience supervising professional staff who are responsible for administering a complex, highly regulated program.
• 4 years' experience in the development and implementation of rules, policies, and procedures.
• 4 years professional experience in the oversight of a large program with multiple sites or teams of subordinate staff at different locations.