Child Welfare Manager

Job Requisition ID: 58183 
Opening Date: 09/09/2026
Closing Date: 09/23/2026
Agency:Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 

Title: Child Welfare Employee Licensure (CWEL) Manager, Central & Southern Regions 
Skill Option: Health and Human Services 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $9,500 to $11,500 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Confidential Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

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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 Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Public Service Adminstrator of Health and Human Services for the Children Welfare Empoeee Licensure (CWEL) Manager.  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.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Child Welfare Employee Licensure Manager for Central and Southern Regions.
• Manages and monitors CWEL Program electronic mailboxes and reviews/processes documents and inquiries.
• Manages the implementation of CWEL Program rules, policies, and procedures.
• Manages CWEL Quality Enhancement Program for regions of oversight.
• Serves as a CWEL Program Policy Representative.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a master’s degree in social work, a related human services field, in business administration, or a juris doctorate from a recognized college or university.
• Requires three years of administrative child welfare experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of professional experience developing and analyzing reports in a public or private organization.
• 3 years of professional experience evaluating programs and procedures in a public or private organization.
• 3 years of professional experience implementing operational programs in a public or private organization.
• 3 years of professional experience managing or administering a program or service in a public or private organization.
• 3 years of professional experience managing a complex, closely-regulated program or professional service.
• 3 years of professional experience in the development and implementation of rules, policies, and procedures in a public or private organization.
• 3 years of professional experience managing a large program with multiple sites at different locations.

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About The Agency

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. 

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• 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)

For more information about our benefits please follow this  link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Work Hours:Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM 
Headquarter Location: 4500 S 6th St Rd, Springfield, Illinois, 62703 
Work County: Sangamon
Supervisor: S. Riely

Agency Contact:Maria Guerrero 

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