Permanency Team Supervisor - Galesburg
Permanency Team Supervisor - Galesburg
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:47688
Closing Date: 06/17/2025
Agency:Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title:PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Title:Public Service Administrator Opt 6 (Team Supervisor Permanency)- Galesburg
Skill Option:Health and Human Services
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/25) $8281(Step 1b); Full Range $8281/mo - $12223/mo
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Knox
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC063
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
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 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 energetic individual to serve as Permanency Team Supervisor. Under administrative direction this position will plan review and coordinate the activities of a team of professional staff engaged in the provision of child welfare services to children and families. The position will also monitor progress in meeting case goals and objectives and will establish and implement a system for ensuring direct regular clinical review of services is being provided to children and families. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in providing leadership of a team of child welfare professionals focused on keeping 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 capabilities. 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 Permanency Team Supervisor which plans supervises reviews and coordinates the activities of a team of professional caseworkers engaged in providing child welfare services to children and families
- Serves as working supervisor
- Establishes and maintains effective linkages with the appropriate community and contracted service providers to ensure the provision of child-centered family focused community-based services to the maximum extent possible
- Establishes and implements a team-based 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 progressively responsible administrative child welfare experience with an MSW OR four years of progressively responsible administrative experience with a masters degree in a related human services field
Specialized Skills
Of the noted years of experience requires that the experience include at least 2 years in the administration of substitute care services.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to pass a background check
- Requires ability to travel and possession of a valid drivers license
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in thejob description
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Location: 467 E Main St Galesburg Illinois 61401
Supervisor: Kelly Herd
Agency Contact:Denise Bean-Mathis
Email:
Phone #:
Posting Group: Social Services
This position DOES contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
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Non-State employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of the homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
