Day Care Licensing Supervisor

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• Bilingual Option:
  None
• Job Requisition
• Closing Date: 01/21/2026
• Agency:
  Department of Children and Family Services
• Class
  
  Title:
  
  PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
• Skill Option:
  Health and Human Services
• Salary:
  Anticipated Starting Salary $8,281 to $10,000 Monthly
• Job Type: Salaried
• Category:
  Full Time
• County:
  Cook
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Bargaining Unit Code:
  None
• Merit Comp Code:
  Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
• Eligibility for Resume: 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.

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you're helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you're part of something bigger-something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you're looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Day Care Licensing Team Supervisor. Under administrative direction, this position provides oversight to a team of professional staff engaged in conducting day care licensing activities. The position provides technical advice and direction on caseloads and implements a team-based program of staff development and training, while establishing and maintaining effective linkages to ensure maximum communication and cooperation.

This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in being a leader in the administration of agency monitoring services to ensure day care facilities adhere to all appropriate licensing requirements to keep children safe. 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.

• Plans, supervises, reviews, and coordinates the activities of a team of professional staff engaged in providing licensing services
• Serves as full line supervisor
• Establishes and implements a team-based program of staff development and training for subordinate staff
• Explains and enforces agency policies, procedures, state and area statutes, and requirements
• Establishes and maintains effective linkages with the appropriate Child and Adolescent Local Area Network(s) (LAN's), private agencies, foster parents, and volunteers to ensure maximum communication and cooperation
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

• Requires a master's degree in social work or a related human services field from a recognized college or university
• Requires three years of administrative child welfare or investigations experience with an MSW or four years of child welfare or investigations administrative experience with a master's degree in a related human services field

• Prefers 3 years of professional experience conducting day care or child welfare licensing services, child welfare casework, or child protection investigations
• Prefers 3 years of experience supervising professional staff
• Prefers 3 years of management…