Associate Deputy Director, Dually Involved Youth & Human Trafficking Prevention

Job Requisition ID: 59012
Opening Date: 09/28/2026
Closing Date: 10/13/2026
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)
Skill Option: Health and Human Services
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary: $135,000 - $155,000 / year
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Exempt under Section 4d of the Personnel Code, Gubernatorial (Management Bill)
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30AM -5:00 PM
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office Work County: Statewide Posting - County to be determined after candidate selection.

Agency Contact: [email removed] (Questions Only)

Supervisor: Stelana Burns

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 Senior Public Service Administrator - Option 6 (Associate Deputy Director, Dually Involved Youth and Human Trafficking Prevention). 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 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 Associate Deputy Director of Dually Involved Youth and Human Trafficking Prevention.
• Provides the Deputy Director and the Director with major administrative input into agency programs and operations which are of high importance within the community and child welfare constituencies.
• Reviews, oversees, and coordinates the overall implementation of various Departmental pilot programs within the oversight of Clinical and Child Services.
• Provides advice and consultation in the development of Department curriculum related to transition to adulthood, human trafficking, and dually involved youth.
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• Develops and strengthens relationships between DCFS and law enforcement agencies, probation offices, the public guardian, the courts, and all other related public agencies.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires an MSW or a master's degree in a related human services field from a recognized college or university.
• Requires four years of administrative child welfare experience with an MSW or five years of administrative child welfare
  experience with a master's degree in a related human services field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of professional experience managing or working in children and youth services in a public or private organization.
• Three years of professional experience conducting or managing a social service program in a public or business organization.
• Three years of experience in the supervision of professional staff in a public or business organization.
• Three years of professional experience in the development of management reporting systems.
• Three years of professional experience in the development of policies and procedures.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass a background check.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid
  driver's license.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the
  employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately
  after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office
  of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• 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. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.)
  requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary
  of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of
  Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics
  Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• 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 qualifyin Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

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Exempt Position

This is an exempt position and is not subject to the standard hiring process.

Revolving Door

Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the
employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.

Economic Interest

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. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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Employment Type: Full Time