Child And Family Services Policy Counsel
Child And Family Services Policy Counsel
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$ 7491 - 11015
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:46566
Closing Date: 07/30/2025
Agency:Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title:TECHNICAL ADVISOR III - 45253
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: Step 1b $7491/month; Full Salary Range $7491-$11015/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 3
Bargaining Unit Code:RC010 Professional Legal Unit AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
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 results oriented individual to serve as Child and Family Services Policy Counsel. Under administrative direction this position will draft and revise administrative rules policy documents and Departmental procedures. The position will prepare and finalize rulemaking documents conduct legal research and represent the Office of Child and Family Policy at meetings with the staff of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. This position is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to use their skills as an attorney to benefit policy development related to child welfare services. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan excellent benefits and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent legal research and organizational skills. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to join our innovative team to help make a difference in the lives of children and families.
Essential Functions
- Serves as Child and Family Services Policy Counsel
- Conducts legal research
- Leads work groups comprised of management and/or subject matter experts representing various divisions/disciplines within the Department
- Represents the Office of Child and Family Policy at meetings with the staff of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR)
- Prepares written Bill Review analyses or written analyses of pending legislation which has the potential to affect the Department
- Assembles and maintains documentation for each rulemaking and policymaking project to ensure retention of supporting information and reasoning behind decision making relative to policies and rules
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires graduation from a recognized law school
- Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois
- Requires 2 years of professional experience in the practice of law
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 years of experience applying thorough knowledge of common law and of state and federal laws particularly relating to administrative and regulatory functions
- 3 years of experience applying extensive knowledge in the field of law with which primarily concerned
- 3 years of experience applying the ability to plan lay out and review work relating to complicated legal problems
- 3 years of experience utilizing skills and ability in analyzing appraising and organizing facts evidence and precedents concerned in difficult and complex cases and in presenting such material in clear and logical form for oral or written presentation
- 3 years of experience applying the ability to exercise sound judgment in appraising and evaluating problems of a procedural nature in a public or business organization
Conditions of Employment
1. Requires the ability to pass a background check
2. Requires possession of a valid drivers license and ability to travel
conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description
About the Agency
DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting every effort from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption children and families are our focus.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Work Location: 4 W Old State Capitol Plz Springfield Illinois 62701-1222
Agency Contact: Lily Koehl
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Posting Group: Legal Audit & Compliance
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This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 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 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
