Program Manager
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$ 9700 - 11700
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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:45636
Closing Date/Time: 05/23/2025
Agency:Department of Children and Family Services
Position Title: Senior Public Service Administrator option 6
Class Title:SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR 40070
Skill Option:Health and Human Services
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $9700 $11700 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Jefferson
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 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 Program Manager. Subject to management approval this position will plan develop and oversee the administration and implementation of comprehensive program support services for an assigned region including Performance Monitoring and Execution Permanency Achievement and various other contractual and Departmental services. The position will supervise Performance Monitoring and Execution Team Supervisors and Permanency Achievement Team Supervisors while designing and implementing performance evaluation tools. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in providing leadership of the Departments efforts to ensure effective implementation of program services. 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 Program Manager
- Serves as full line supervisor of subordinate staff
- Provides input into all statewide monitoring activities
- Consults with and advises community and regional advisory councils committees and private agencies on program needs standards and services.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires an MSW or masters degree in a related human services field in business administration or a juris doctorate.
- Requires four years of progressively responsibleadministrative experience with an MSW
- OR
- five years of progressively responsible administrative child welfare experience with a masters degree in a related human services field in business administration or a juris doctorate.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers 5 years of professional experience managing or conducting program monitoring.
- Prefers 3 years of experience supervising professional staff.
- Prefers 3 years of management experience in the oversight of a large program with multiple sites.
- Prefers 3 years of professional experience in the design and implementation of evaluation tools for program services.
- Prefers 3 years of professional experience in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
- Prefers 3 years of professional experience in the development of strategies for the improvement of program services.
- Prefers 3 years of professional experience in conducting community outreach as a representative of a public or private organization.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to pass a background check.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate valid drivers 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 Friday 8:30AM 5:00PM
Work Location: 321A Withers Dr Mount Vernon Illinois 62864
Supervisor: Timothy Snowden
Agency Contact:Anna DiPiazza
Email:
Phone #:
Posting Group: Leadership & Management
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.
Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive fouryear terms at the Director of the Department of Children and Family Servicess discretion.
Economic Interest Reporting:
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 Executives 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
