AREA ADMINISTRATOR

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 Area 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 Area Administrator of Permanency Services
• Serves as full line supervisor of subordinate supervisory staff
• Provides input into all regional planning activities for child welfare and protection 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires an MSW or masters 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 masters degree in a related human services field, in business administration, or a juris doctorate