Deputy Director

Company: Illinois Department of Children and Family Service
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 9, 2024

Job Description:

Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60616 Job Requisition ID: 42807 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: 42807 Closing Date/Time: 12/06/2024 Agency: Department of Children and Family Services Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070 Skill Option: Health and Human Services Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $11,000 - $13,000 Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: 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; Woodford Number of Vacancies: 1 Plan/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 Department Serves as full line supervisor of subordinate supervisory staff Serves as a member of the Director's Executive Staff, providing advice and consultation on Department policies, programs, and operations involving intact family services Provides consultation, guidance, and policy interpretation to subordinate supervisory staff, community officials, and the private sector Represents 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 action 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, in business administration, or a juris doctorate Requires four years of administrative experience in human services in child welfare/child protection services Requires 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 staff 5 years of experience managing or conducting child welfare casework or child protection investigations Professional experience in the development and implementation of policies and procedures Professional experience conducting planning activities for a social work program on a regional or statewide basis in a management capacity Professional 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 Posting Group: Social Services; Leadership & Management Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 3 - 5 years Salary: $132,000 - $156,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: No

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