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Springfield, IL, US, 62701

Job Requisition ID:  42388

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.

 

Title: Statewide Field Manager- Permanency Services & Interstate Compact

Job Requisition ID: 42388 
Closing Date/Time: 11/27/2024
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: Public Service Administrator,  Option 6

Skill Option: Health and Human Services 
Bilingual Option: None 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,966 - $9,966 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: GB-063

 

****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 Statewide Field Manager for Permanency Services/Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children.  Under administrative direction, this position will monitor Department involvement with other agencies, community resources, and child and adolescent local area networks to ensure efficient and effective service integration.  The position will review, modify, and implement existing statewide Interstate Compact goals and objectives and develop new program initiatives.  The position will also provide technical assistance on case situations and make determinations regarding final approval on interstate placements.  This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and focused on ensuring that interstate placements are appropriate and 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.

Essential Functions

  • Serves as Statewide Field Manager for Permanency Services/Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children (ICPC).
  • Reviews, modifies, and implements existing statewide Interstate Compact goals and objectives and develops new program initiatives. 
  • Serves as full line supervisor of subordinate professional staff. 
  • Assesses the effectiveness of program services by conducting specialized studies and monitoring case movement. 
  • Develops and implements policies and procedures for program functioning on a statewide basis. 
  • Coordinates program support activities statewide. 
  • Performs 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. 
  • Requires three years of progressively responsible administrative child welfare experience with an MSW OR four years of progressively responsible administrative child welfare experience with a master’s degree in a related human services field. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3 years of professional experience working in foster care recruitment or child placement services.
  • 3 years of experience supervising professional staff in a public or business organization. 
  • 3 years of professional experience in the management of a statewide program in a social work area in a public or private organization. 
  • 3 years of professional experience conducting community outreach for a public or business organization. 
  • 3 years of professional experience in the development of policies, programs, and procedures in a public or business organization.
  • 3 years of professional experience conducting long-range planning in a public or business organization. 

Conditions of Employment

1). Requires the ability to pass a background check.

2). Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.

3). The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 A.M.-5:00 P.M.
Supervisor:  Michelle Grove 

Work Location: Springfield - 607 E Adams St 
Agency Contact: Rosalind L. Przybyl 
Email: Rosalind.Przybyl@illinois.gov {For Questions Only}
Posting Group: Leadership & Management