Area Administrator

State of Illinois•Clinton, WA

5d•Hybrid

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 Intact Family 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 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.

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 completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

5 years of professional experience managing or conducting child welfare casework or child protection investigations.
3 years of experience supervising professional staff.
Professional experience in the oversight of a large program with multiple sites.
Professional experience in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
Professional experience conducting social work planning activities on a regional or statewide basis in a management capacity.
Professional experience conducting community outreach as a representative of a public or business organization.
Professional experience coordinating program services.

Responsibilities

Serves as Area Administrator of Intact Family Services
Serves as full line supervisor of subordinate supervisory staff
Provides input into all regional planning activities for intact family 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.