Permanency Team Supervisor - Champaign

Champaign, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Requisition ID: 49579
Closing Date: 09/18/2025
Agency:Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title:PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015

Working Title:PERMANENCY TEAM SUPERVISOR - CHAMPAIGN
Skill Option:Health and Human Services
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8281/mo (Step 1b); Full Range $8281/mo - $12223/mo
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Champaign
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC063 Professional Employees EducatorsJuvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinatorsand Physicians AFSCME

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 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

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. The Office of Legal Services works in a supportive capacity to ensure Departmental adherence to all applicable laws statutes regulations and court orders.

Work Hours:Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Location: 2125 S 1St St Champaign Illinois 61820

Supervisor:Chad Turner

Agency Contact:Denise Bean-Mathis
Email:
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This position DOES contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Required Experience:

Manager

Job Requisition ID: 49579Closing Date: 09/18/2025Agency:Department of Children and Family ServicesClass Title:PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015Working Title:PERMANENCY TEAM SUPERVISOR - CHAMPAIGNSkill Option:Health and Human ServicesBilingual Option:NoneSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8281/m...