AREA ADMINISTRATOR, CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES

State of Illinois•Mount Vernon, IL

36d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Area Administrator of Child Protection Services. Subject to management approval, this position will oversee Investigations Team Supervisors who are responsible for investigations of allegations of child abuse and neglect. 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 Permanency and Intact Family Services areas. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in being a leader in the administration of child protection 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.

Requirements

Requires an MSW or master's degree in a related human services field, in business administration, or a juris doctorate
Requires four years of administrative child welfare experience with an MSW or five years of administrative child welfare experience with a master's degree in a related human services field, in business administration, or a juris doctorate
Requires the ability to pass a background check
Requires possession of a valid driver's license and ability to travel

Nice To Haves

5 years of experience managing or conducting child protection investigations
3 years of experience supervising professional staff
Professional experience in the oversight of a large program with multiple sites or multiple teams of subordinate professional staff
Professional experience conducting quality review of team functioning
Professional experience in the development and implementation of policies and procedures
Professional experience conducting planning activities for a social work program on a regional or statewide basis in a management capacity
Professional experience conducting community outreach as a representative of a public or business organization

Responsibilities

Serves as Area Administrator of Child Protection Services
Serves as full line supervisor of subordinate supervisory staff
Provides input into all regional planning activities for child protection and coordination with child welfare 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 enumerated above

Benefits

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)