AREA ADMINISTRATOR, CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES
Marion, IL
| Employer: | Illinois Department of Children & Family Services |
| Category: | Nonprofit - Social Services |
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We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application. Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation. Sponsorship for Employment The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Disclosure of Salary Information In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant's wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant's wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials . Date: Apr 18, 2025 Location: Marion, IL, US, 62959 Job Requisition ID: 39626 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. The Office of Employee Services works in a supportive capacity by managing human resources functions to enable front line workers to fulfill the Department's mission of providing services for children and youth. Title: AREA ADMINISTRATOR, CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES - Marion - 2309 W Main St Agency: Department of Children and Family Services Closing Date/Time: 05/16/2025 Salary: $9,000 - $11,000 Monthly Job Type: Salaried County: Williamson Number of Vacancies: 1 **************** A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING **************** Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV. Position Overview The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Area Administrator of Child Protection Services. Subject to management approval, this position will oversee Investigations Team Supervisors who are responsible for investigations of allegations of child abuse and neglect. The position provides input into regional planning activities for child protection and child welfare and coordinates community and field office support with its counterparts in the Permanency and Intact Family Services areas. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in being a leader in the administration of child protection 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. Minimum Qualifications Job Responsibilities Preferred Qualifications Conditions of Employment Work Hours: M-F, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Work Location: 2309 W Main St Marion, IL 62959-1187 Agency Contact: Zack Booher Email: Zackary.Booher@illinois.gov Job Function: Social Services Supervisor: Holly Mulvany PIN: 874479S (39626) Nearest Major Market: Carbondale | |