DAY CARE LICENSING REPRESENTATIVE

State of Illinois•Maywood, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus. Job Requisition ID: 52404Closing Date: 01/21/2026Agency: Department of Children and Family ServicesClass Title: DAY CARE LIC REP II - 11472 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,242; Full Range $6,242-$9,021/monthJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full Time County: CookNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCMEMerit Comp Code: This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU UPLOAD COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS AND RESUME. 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.Position OverviewThe Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Day Care Licensing Representative. Under supervision, this position will conduct licensing studies and re-licensing reviews of day care centers and homes to determine eligibility for licensing or re-licensing. The position will conduct on-site inspection and will initiate re-licensing activity, while providing ongoing monitoring of assigned day care centers and homes. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in playing a role in ensuring the safety of day care centers and homes. 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 communication 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 a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in early childhood education or child development.
Requires a minimum of 18 hours of coursework in child development or early childhood education.
Requires two years of professional experience in early childhood, day care center, kindergarten, or a day care licensing program.
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.

Responsibilities

Serves as Day Care Licensing Representative.
Initiates re-licensing activity (requesting necessary inspections, providing reapplication forms, etc.) prior to the expiration date of day care center and home licenses.
Provides ongoing monitoring of assigned day care centers and homes, visiting each at least once per year and making additional visits as needed.
Investigates alleged violations of the Illinois Child Care Act and Department standards and regulations as applied to licensed, unlicensed, and license-exempt facilities.
Coordinates services with other local, state, or federal standard-setting agencies concerned with inspecting, licensing, funding, and monitoring day care centers, day care homes, or group day care homes.
Obtains fire and health clearances for day care facilities from the Department of Public Health and state and local fire inspectors.
Maintains client records (to include filing documents as needed) in accordance with federal and state statutes and guidelines, Department rule, procedure, and accreditation standards, monitoring to ensure that all documentation from other Department sources has been included.
Provides input into unit meetings.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above