Job Information
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services Area ADMINISTRATOR in Chicago, Illinois
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12197445
Location:
Chicago, IL, US, 60616
Job Requisition ID:[39914]{lang="en-US" careersite-propertyid="customfield2"}
Agency:Department of Children and Family Services\ Closing Date/Time:09/30/2024\ Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary \$9,300 - \$11,300 Monthly\ Job Type:Salaried\ County:Cook\ Number of Vacancies:1\ Plan/BU:None
PUC:90686928
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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.
Job Responsibilities
- 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