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Location:

Aurora, IL, US, 60506

Job Requisition ID:[38212]{lang="en-US" careersite-propertyid="customfield2"}

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: Senior Public Service Administrator Opt. 6 (Associate Regional Administrator)

Closing Date/Time: 07/15/2024

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary Range \$9,625-\$12,000 Full Monthly Range \$8,486-\$14,668

Job Type: Salaried

County: Kane

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: None

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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 Associate Regional Administrator of Child Protection Services. Subject to management approval, this position will oversee Area Administrators through the region who are responsible for the oversight of Investigations Team Supervisors involved in managing child protection investigations. The position provides high level consultation to the Regional Administrator in all areas of child protection services. 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

1.As Associate Regional Administrator of Child Protection, administers and directs regional child protection investigations.

2.Serves as full line supervisor.

3.Directs and oversees the investigation and service provision for high profile situations.

4.Serves as liaison to purchase of service agencies and other outside entities.

5.Represents the Department at internal statewide and divisional meetings relative to the management of regional operations.

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