AREA ADMINISTRATOR

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Job Requisition ID: 56223 Opening Date: 06/16/2026 Closing Date: 07/01/2026 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 $9,500 - $11,500 Monthly Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: St. Clair Number of Vacancies: 1 Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Gubernatorial (Management Bill) 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. Position Overview The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Area Administrator of Child Protection Services. Subject to management approval, this position will oversee Investigations Team Supervisors who are responsible for investigations of allegations of child abuse and neglect. The position provides input into regional planning activities for child protection and child welfare and coordinates community and field office support with its counterparts in the Permanency and Intact Family Services areas. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in being a leader in the administration of child protection services. 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 skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois. Serves as Area Administrator of Child Protection Services Serves as full line supervisor of subordinate supervisory staff Provides input into all regional planning activities for child protection and coordination with child welfare services Coordinates program support services within the region Consults with and advises community and regional advisory councils, committees, and private agencies on program needs, standards, and services Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above Requires an MSW or master’s degree in a related human services field, in business administration, or a juris doctorate 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, in business administration, or a juris doctorate Preferred Qualifications 5 years of experience 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 or multiple teams of subordinate professional staff. Professional experience conducting quality review of team functioning. 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. Conditions of Employment Requires ability to pass a background check. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. 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 achieving family reunification and fostering adoption, children and families are our focus. Benefits 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr