Child Support Advocate

Company: Illinois Department of Children and Family Service
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 10, 2025

Job Description:

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: 44629 Job Title: Public Service Administrator, option 6 Closing Date/Time: 05/22/2025 Agency: Department of Children and Family Services Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 Skill Option: Health and Human Services Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,966 - $9,966/month Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Cook Number of Vacancies: 1 Plan/BU: None ****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. 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 biggersomething 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 scheduleflexible 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. Position Overview The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Performance Monitoring and Execution Team Supervisor. Under administrative direction, this position will oversee a team of professional staff engaged in monitoring Department staff and private agencies providing foster care, services to intact families, and other contracted services throughout an assigned geographic area. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in ensuring that program services are provided in an effective manner. 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 Plans, supervises, reviews, and coordinates the activities of a team of professional child welfare staff engaged in the monitoring of Department staff and private agencies that provide foster care, intact family services, and other contracted services within assigned regions. Serves as full line supervisor of subordinate supervisory staff Provides input into the development and implementation of Departmental programs, policies, and procedures within area of oversight. Provides input into the development and implementation of Departmental programs, policies, and procedures within area of oversight. Explains and enforces agency policies and procedures, state and area statutes, and requirements. Represents the Department in various planning sessions with other public and private agencies. 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 Prefers 3 years of professional experience conducting child welfare casework services or program monitoring services. Prefers 3 year of experience supervising professional staff. Prefers 2 years of professional experience in the development of corrective action plans. Prefers 2 years of professional experience conducting planning activities for a service area. Prefers 2 years of professional experience conducting training for professional staff. Prefers 2 years of professional experience representing a public or business organization to outside entities. Conditions of Employment Requires ability to pass a background check. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license. 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 - Frida 8:30AM - 5:00PM Work Location: Chicago - 1911 S Indiana Ave Supervisor: Yolanda Jordan Agency Contact: Anna DiPiazza Email: [email removed] Phone #: [phone removed] Posting Group: 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. This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executives Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings. 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: [email removed] [email removed] Employment Type: Full Time

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