ASSOCIATE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR

State of Illinois•Marion, IL

9d•$11,000 - $13,000

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Associate Regional Administrator of Child Protection Services. Subject to management approval, this position will oversee Area Administrators through the region who are responsible for the oversight of Child ProtectionTeam Supervisors involved in the provision of comprehensive child welfare services within the region. The position provides high level consultation to the Regional Administrator in all areas of child protection services. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in being a leader in the administration of child welfare 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 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 ability to pass a background check
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

5 years of experience in 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
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
Professional experience coordinating program services in a public or business organization

Responsibilities

As Associate Regional Administrator of Child Protection, administers and directs regional child protection investigations
Serves as full line supervisor to Regional Area Administrators
Directs and oversees the investigation and service provision for high profile situations
Serves as liaison to purchase of service agencies and other outside entities
Represents the Department at internal statewide and divisional meetings relative to the management of regional operations
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)