STATEWIDE GROWTH CONSULTATION PROGRAM MANAGER
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Location: 115 S Lasalle St, Chicago, Illinois, 60603 (Cook County)
Work Hours: Monday‑Friday 8:30 am‑5:00 pm
Hybrid Schedule: 1 to 5 days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Contact: Michael.Bernardy@illinois.gov
About the role
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results‑oriented individual to serve as Statewide Coaching Analyst & Coordinator. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership and communication capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Serves as Statewide GROWTH (Guiding Relationships, Opportunities, Well‑Being, Transformation, and Hope) Consultation Program Manager
- Serves as full line supervisor
- Provides oversight, education, and expert consultation to child welfare leaders and teams regarding effective partnering with individuals with lived experience
- Monitors fidelity to program frameworks (Implementation Science, Continuous Quality Improvement, and lived‑experience engagement)
- Develops, composes, and prepares summaries and briefings regarding the GROWTH Program for senior leadership
- Represents the Deputy Director and the Department in meetings, on task forces, and in other outward‑facing representation activities regarding the GROWTH Program
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work, psychology, public administration, or a related human services field
- Four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a human services field
Qualifications
- 3 years of supervisory or management experience in child welfare, mental health, or similar human services programs
- 3 years of experience working with birth parents, youth, and/or foster caregivers with lived experience within the child welfare system
- 3 years of professional experience in a public or private organization exercising knowledge of child welfare related federal and state laws, rules, and regulations
Benefits
DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program.
Pay
Anticipated starting salary: $11,000 to $13,000 per month.
Schedule
Work hours: Monday‑Friday 8:30 am‑5:00 pm; hybrid schedule availability: 1 to 5 days per week in office, depending on operational needs.