Illinois Department of Children and Family Services · 7 hours ago
Associate Regional Administrator
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized and results-oriented individual to serve as Associate Regional Administrator of Child Protection Services. This role includes overseeing Area Administrators in the provision of comprehensive child welfare services and providing high-level consultation to the Regional Administrator.
Individual & Family Services
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
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
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)
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)
Company
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
DCFS is responsible for protecting children and strengthening families through the investigation and intervention of suspected child abuse.