Senior Public Service Administrator

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Job Details:

• Job
  
  Requisition :
  52289
• Closing Date:
  01/22/2026
• Agency:
  Department of Children and Family Services
• Class
  
  Title:
  
  SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070
• Skill Option:
  Health and Human Services
• Bilingual Option:
  None
• Salary:
  Anticipated Starting Salary $9,300 to $11,300 Monthly
• Job Type:
  Salaried
• Category:
  Full Time
• County:
  Kane
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Bargaining Unit Code:
  None
• Merit Comp Code:
  Term Appointment/Agency

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The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as the 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 masters degree in a related
  
  MRI 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.

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