State of Illinois
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, INTACT FAMILY SERVICES
State of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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.
Job Requisition ID: 42807Closing Date/Time: 12/06/2024Agency: Department of Children and Family ServicesClass Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070Skill Option: Health and Human ServicesBilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary $11,000 - $13,000Job Type: SalariedCategory: Full TimeCounty: Adams; Alexander; Bond; Boone; Brown; Bureau; Calhoun; Carroll; Cass; Champaign; Christian; Clark; Clay; Clinton; Coles; Cook; Crawford; Cumberland; DeKalb; DeWitt; Douglas; DuPage; Edgar; Edwards; Effingham; Fayette; Ford; Franklin; Fulton; Gallatin; Greene; Grundy; Hamilton; Hancock; Hardin; Henderson; Henry; Iroquois; Jackson; Jasper; Jefferson; Jersey; Jo Daviess; Johnson ; Kane; Kankakee; Kendall; Knox; LaSalle; Lake; Lawrence; Lee; Livingston; Logan; Macon; Macoupin; Madison; Marion; Marshall; Mason; Massac; McDonough; McHenry; McLean; Menard; Mercer; Monroe; Montgomery; Morgan; Moultrie; Ogle; Peoria; Perry; Piatt; Pike; Pope; Pulaski; Putnam; Randolph; Richland; Rock Island; Saline; Sangamon; Schuyler; Scott; Shelby; St. Clair; Stark; Stephenson; Tazewell; Union; Vermilion; Wabash; Warren; Washington; Wayne; White; Whiteside; Will; Williamson; Winnebago; WoodfordNumber of Vacancies: 1Plan/BU: None
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 42807
Why Work for Illinois?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.
Job Responsibilities
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Deputy Director of Intact Family Services. This position will plan, develop, and administer Intact Family Services operations for the Department, serving as principal policy formulating administrator on a statewide basis. The position will provide oversight of subordinate Administrators and Regional Administrators who provide oversight of their respective areas. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in being a leader in the administration of services to intact families. 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.
As Deputy Director of Intact Family Services, plans, develops, directs, and administers intact family services operations for the DepartmentServes as full line supervisor of subordinate supervisory staffServes as a member of the Director’s Executive Staff, providing advice and consultation on Department policies, programs, and operations involving intact family servicesProvides consultation, guidance, and policy interpretation to subordinate supervisory staff, community officials, and the private sectorRepresents the Director and the Department to the community and press, public officials, governmental and private agencies, welfare councils, and civic organizations, possessing significant authority to bind the Department to a specific policy course of actionPerforms other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Minimum Qualifications
Requires an MSW or master’s degree in a related human services field, in business administration, or a juris doctorateRequires four years of administrative experience in human services in child welfare/child protection servicesRequires a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act (ANCRA) and other child welfare laws and Illinois child protection reporting/investigation regulations
Preferred Qualifications
6 years of experience supervising professional staff.5 years of professional experience in the oversight of a large program with multiple sites or multiple teams of subordinate professional staff5 years of experience managing or conducting child welfare casework or child protection investigationsProfessional experience in the development and implementation of policies and proceduresProfessional experience conducting planning activities for a social work program on a regional or statewide basis in a management capacityProfessional experience conducting community outreach as a representative of a public or business organization
Conditions of Employment
Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Location: TBD based on selected candidate
Agency Contact: Ryan Henke
Email: ryan.henke@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Social Services; Leadership & Management
Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to thisposition. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment duringState 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 ExecutiveInspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.comsystems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Job Requisition ID: 42807Closing Date/Time: 12/06/2024Agency: Department of Children and Family ServicesClass Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070Skill Option: Health and Human ServicesBilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary $11,000 - $13,000Job Type: SalariedCategory: Full TimeCounty: Adams; Alexander; Bond; Boone; Brown; Bureau; Calhoun; Carroll; Cass; Champaign; Christian; Clark; Clay; Clinton; Coles; Cook; Crawford; Cumberland; DeKalb; DeWitt; Douglas; DuPage; Edgar; Edwards; Effingham; Fayette; Ford; Franklin; Fulton; Gallatin; Greene; Grundy; Hamilton; Hancock; Hardin; Henderson; Henry; Iroquois; Jackson; Jasper; Jefferson; Jersey; Jo Daviess; Johnson ; Kane; Kankakee; Kendall; Knox; LaSalle; Lake; Lawrence; Lee; Livingston; Logan; Macon; Macoupin; Madison; Marion; Marshall; Mason; Massac; McDonough; McHenry; McLean; Menard; Mercer; Monroe; Montgomery; Morgan; Moultrie; Ogle; Peoria; Perry; Piatt; Pike; Pope; Pulaski; Putnam; Randolph; Richland; Rock Island; Saline; Sangamon; Schuyler; Scott; Shelby; St. Clair; Stark; Stephenson; Tazewell; Union; Vermilion; Wabash; Warren; Washington; Wayne; White; Whiteside; Will; Williamson; Winnebago; WoodfordNumber of Vacancies: 1Plan/BU: None
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 42807
Why Work for Illinois?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.
Job Responsibilities
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Deputy Director of Intact Family Services. This position will plan, develop, and administer Intact Family Services operations for the Department, serving as principal policy formulating administrator on a statewide basis. The position will provide oversight of subordinate Administrators and Regional Administrators who provide oversight of their respective areas. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in being a leader in the administration of services to intact families. 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.
As Deputy Director of Intact Family Services, plans, develops, directs, and administers intact family services operations for the DepartmentServes as full line supervisor of subordinate supervisory staffServes as a member of the Director’s Executive Staff, providing advice and consultation on Department policies, programs, and operations involving intact family servicesProvides consultation, guidance, and policy interpretation to subordinate supervisory staff, community officials, and the private sectorRepresents the Director and the Department to the community and press, public officials, governmental and private agencies, welfare councils, and civic organizations, possessing significant authority to bind the Department to a specific policy course of actionPerforms other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Minimum Qualifications
Requires an MSW or master’s degree in a related human services field, in business administration, or a juris doctorateRequires four years of administrative experience in human services in child welfare/child protection servicesRequires a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act (ANCRA) and other child welfare laws and Illinois child protection reporting/investigation regulations
Preferred Qualifications
6 years of experience supervising professional staff.5 years of professional experience in the oversight of a large program with multiple sites or multiple teams of subordinate professional staff5 years of experience managing or conducting child welfare casework or child protection investigationsProfessional experience in the development and implementation of policies and proceduresProfessional experience conducting planning activities for a social work program on a regional or statewide basis in a management capacityProfessional experience conducting community outreach as a representative of a public or business organization
Conditions of Employment
Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Location: TBD based on selected candidate
Agency Contact: Ryan Henke
Email: ryan.henke@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Social Services; Leadership & Management
Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to thisposition. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment duringState 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 ExecutiveInspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.comsystems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com