AREA ADMINISTRATOR

State of Illinois•DeKalb, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the Area Administrator of Child Protection Services and is responsible for supervising subordinate supervisory staff. The role involves providing input into regional planning for child protection and coordination with child welfare services, as well as coordinating program support services within the region. The administrator will also consult with and advise 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.

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 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.
Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
Requires travel, a valid driver’s license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

Nice To Haves

Prefers 5 years of experience in managing or conducting child protection investigations.
Prefers a minimum of 3 years of experience supervising professional staff.
Prefers professional experience in the oversight of a large program with multiple sites or multiple teams of subordinate professional staff
Prefers experience conducting quality review of team functioning.
Prefers professional experience in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
Prefers professional experience conducting planning activities for a social work program on a regional or statewide basis in a management capacity.
Prefers 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)