Public Service Administrator

Public Service Administrator - 37015

The Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Leave of Absence/FMLA Administrator. Under administrative direction, this position will direct and review the Departments Leave of Absence, FMLA, Sick Bank/Sick Advancement, and Reasonable Accommodation programs and provide oversight of professional and paraprofessional staff. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who has a strong knowledge of human resources and is dedicated to helping employees gain access to the benefits to which they are entitled.

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

- Directs, monitors, and reviews the Departments Leave of Absence, FMLA, Sick Bank/Sick Advancement, and Reasonable Accommodation programs

- Manages, coordinates, and directs the Reasonable Accommodation program for the Department

- Serves as full line supervisor

- Provides input into the statewide development, coordination, and implementation of human resource initiatives that impact leaves of absence, FMLA, sick leave/sick bank, and reasonable accommodation

- Develops and conducts training on leaves of absence, FMLA, sick bank/sick advancement, and reasonable accommodation

- As directed, provides advisory functions to administrative staff, other governmental entities, and legal counsel regarding assigned areas of responsibility

- Provides input and assistance on a variety of special projects relative to leaves of absence, FMLA, sick bank/sick advancement, reasonable accommodation, and other personnel issues

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