MONITORING ADMINISTRATOR

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

10d•$11,000 - $13,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized professional, and results oriented individual to serve as a Senior Public Service Administrator (Monitoring Administrator). DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a generous 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.
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.
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 professional experience managing or conducting child welfare casework or performance monitoring services.
3 years of professional experience in the oversight of a large program for a public or private organization.
3 years of professional project management experience.
3 years of professional experience in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
3 years of professional experience conducting planning activities on a statewide basis.
3 years of professional experience in the development of strategies for the improvement of program services.
3 years of professional experience conducting community outreach as a representative of a public or business organization.
2 years of professional experience serving as a trainer of professional staff in a social work area.

Responsibilities

As Monitoring Administrator, formulates, designs, and directs the implementation of policies and procedures regarding monitoring services related to guardianship and adoption action planning and licensing action planning.
Directs, plans, and manages Tragedy Reviews and action plan execution.
Serves as full line supervisor.
Represents the Deputy Director and the Department before other state and federal agencies, private organizations, elected officials, courts, and lay groups with regard to permanency-related issues.
Serves as Master Trainer in designated areas.
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 Scedules (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)