Senior Public Service Administrator

Senior Public Service Administrator - 40070

The Department of Children and Family Services is seeking a Senior Public Service Administrator - 40070. This position offers an anticipated starting salary of $13,500 - $15,000 (full range: $8,825 - $15,255). This is a salaried, full-time position available in multiple counties including 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, Other, 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, and Woodford.

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a detailed resume/curriculum vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

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.

Essential Functions

• Serve as Assistant Director of Youth and Families in Care
• Serve as full line supervisor of subordinate supervisory staff
• Serve as a senior member of the Director’s Executive Staff, providing advice and consultation on Department policies, programs, and operations involving Permanency, Clinical Practice, Child Services, and Licensing, as well as other assigned divisions and programs
• Interpret Department policies and procedures and state statutes to subordinate supervisory staff, community officials, and private citizens
• Review situations involving casework services, the media, or other unique circumstances
• Represent the Director and the Department before public officials, governmental and private agencies, child welfare councils, and civic organizations, possessing significant authority to bind the Department to a specific policy course of action
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above