CHILD PROTECTION TRAINING ACADEMY (SIMULATIONS) STAFF DEVELOPMENT TRAINING ADMINISTRATOR

Job Requisition ID: 57592 
Opening Date: 09/17/2026
Closing Date: 10/01/2026
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 

Title: PSA Opt. 6: Child Protection Training Academy (simulations) Staff Development Training Administrator 
Skill Option: Health and Human Services  
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $9,167 to $11,000 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time  
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Supervisory Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage (SV063) 
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: 4500 S 6th St Rd, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
Work County: Sangamon
Supervisor: Shelia Riley 

Agency Contact: Maria Guerrero

Email : View email address on us.fitly.work

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

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 Child Protecton Training Academy (Simulations) Staff Development Training 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.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Child Protection Training Academy (Simulations) Staff Development Training Administrator.
• Develops and implements statewide policies and procedures for all Simulations staff development and training programs.
• Serves as full line supervisor of subordinate staff.
• Develops and implements operational and program plans and budgets statewide consistent with an assessment of ongoing Child Protection Training Academy (Simulations) training needs.
• Defines and directs the development of statewide planning for Child Protection Training Academy (Simulations) training programs to meet the needs of specific departmental divisions and initiatives.
• Perform 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 or a master's degree in a related human services field from a recognized college or university.
• Requires three years of progressively responsible administrative child welfare experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of professional experience supervising or conducting child protection services/investigations.
• 3 years of professional experience applying adult learning theories to training simulations for a public or business organization.
• 3 years of professional experience managing or conducting training programs for adult learning in a public or business organization.
• 3 years of professional experience writing content for curricula and drafting standard operating procedures for a public or business organization.
• 3 years of experience supervising professional staff in a public or business organization.
• 3 years of experience serving as a liaison for a public or business organization.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history. 
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Requires ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• 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)

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