AGENCIES & INSTITUTIONS LICENSING SUPERVISOR

Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62701

Job Requisition ID:  38488

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children.  Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families.  In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.

Agency: Department of Children and Family Services

Title:  Public Service Administrator, Option 6
Closing Date/Time: 06/18/24/11:59 PM
Salary: $ 7660 - $ 11,810/month (anticipated starting salary $ 7660 - $ 9167.00/month)
Job Type: Salaried 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 
****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees
earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your
application. Please note that the Department of Children and Family Services must verify proof of higher education for
any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the
position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Agencies and Institutions Licensing Supervisor.  Under administrative direction, this position plans, supervises, reviews, and coordinates the activities of a team of professional staff engaged in providing licensing services, including licensing studies, investigations, and reviews of child welfare agencies and institutions.  The position provides oversight of professional staff and makes recommendations to upper management regarding licensing and renewal studies for new and existing agencies.  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 agencies and 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.

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as Agencies and Institutions Licensing Supervisor.

2. Serves as full line supervisor.

3. Establishes and implements a team-based program of staff development and training for subordinate staff.

4. Explains and enforces agency policies, procedures, state and area statutes, and requirements.

5. Makes recommendations to manager regarding licensing and renewal studies for new and existing agencies in accordance with DCFS policies and procedures.

6. Monitors staff efforts in resolving licensing and program issues.

7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires a master’s degree in social work or a related human services field from a recognized college or university.

2. 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.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Three years of professional experience conducting child welfare licensing services, child welfare casework, or child protection investigations.

2. Three years of experience supervising professional staff in a public or private organization.

3. Three years of management experience in a professional business or public agency.

4. Three years of professional experience evaluating program and personnel performance in a public or private organization.

5. Three years of professional experience conducting program monitoring in a public or private organization.

6. Three years of professional experience conducting staff training in a public or private organization

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires a valid driver’s license and ability to travel.

2. Requires ability to pass a background check.

Work Hours:  Monday-Friday/8:30 am-5:00 pm

Work Location: 1 N Old State Capitol Plz Springfield, IL 62701-1323

Agency Contact:

Joan Singleton-Lee

Supervisor:  Vacant

Email: Joan.Singleton-Lee2@illinois.gov

Phone #:312-814-8659

Posting Group:  Social Services; Leadership & Management

Revolving Door:

Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this
position.  As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during 
State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, 
prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive 
Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.