Foster Home Licensing Supervisor
Foster Home Licensing Supervisor
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$ 8500 - 10500
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:46511
Closing Date: 05/05/2025
Agency:Department of Children and Family Services
Title:Public Service Adminstrator Option 6
Class Title:PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR 37015
Skill Option:Health and Human Services
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8500 to $10500 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Champaign
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Supervisory Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
****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 Servicesmust 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 youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre 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 toptier 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 Foster Home Licensing Supervisor. Under administrative direction this position oversees the activities of a team of professional foster home licensing staff and coordinates foster care recruitment assessment and the identification and facilitation of placements to an array of substitute care living arrangements. Additionally the position approves licensing recommendations and reviews and approves licensing complaint files completed by assigned staff.
This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in being a leader in the administration of agency monitoring services to ensure foster homes adhere to all appropriate licensing requirements to keep children 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 Foster Home Licensing Supervisor
- Serves as full line supervisor
- Establishes and maintains effective public relations with internal and external entities serving as liaison with other agencies and community resources
- Establishes and implements a teambased program of staff development and training for subordinate staff
- Explains and enforces agency policies procedures state and area statutes and requirements
- Attends technical staff conferences to assess needed services
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a masters degree in social work or a related human services field from a recognized college or university
- Requires three years of administrative child welfare or investigations experience with an MSW or four years of child welfare or investigations administrative experience with a masters degree in a related human services field
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 years of professional experience conducting day care or child welfare licensing services child welfare casework or child protection investigations
- 3 years of experience supervising professional staff
- 3 years of management experience in a professional business or public agency
- 3 years of professional experience evaluating program and personnel performance
- 3 years of professional experience conducting program monitoring
- 3 years of professional experience conducting staff training
Employment Conditions
- Requires a valid drivers license and ability to travel
- Requires completion of a background check and selfdisclosure of criminal history.
Work Hours: Monday Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Work Location: 2125 S 1st St Champaign IL
Supervisor: Carrie Long
Agency Contact:
Name: Destiny Wright
Email: (For Questions Only)
Posting Group: Social Services
Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/545 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered nonState employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such nonState 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 4A101 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 Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 1509 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:
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
