Child Intake and Recovery Administrator
Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60616-1310
Job Requisition ID: 24993
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Closing Date/Time: 03/27/2023
Salary: $4,295.00-$13,760.00 month (Anticipated Starting Salary Range $8,751 - $11,376 Monthly)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: Term Appointment Gubernatorial (Management Bill) 000
Pin: 590573S
****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 Services must 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.
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Child Intake and Recovery Administrator, providing focus on children and youth in care who run away, are missing, or have been abducted. Subject to management approval, this position will direct the Child Intake and Recovery Unit and Case Assignment/Placement Unit, providing oversight of emergency services and program personnel, including Team Supervisors and a subordinate administrator responsible for the Case Assignment/Placement Unit. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is interested in tackling challenging situations and supporting teams of workers who strive to achieve positive outcomes for endangered children and youth. 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.
Job Responsibilities
1. As Child Intake and Recovery Administrator, plans, directs, and provides administrative oversight of the Child Intake and Recovery Unit and Case Assignment/Placement Unit
2. Serves as full line supervisor of subordinate supervisory staff
3. Directs and manages the Department’s Child Intake and Recovery Unit
4. Through a subordinate administrator, directs and monitors the operations of the Case Assignment/Placement Unit
5. Represents the Operations Program Administrator and the Department before other state and federal agencies, private organizations, elected officials, and lay groups with regard to child welfare and protection issues impacting the Child Intake and Recovery Unit
6. Serves as a member of the Director’s Executive Staff, providing advice and consultation on operational issues
7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires an MSW or master’s degree in a related human service field.
- Requires four years of administrative child welfare/child protection experience with an MSW or five years of administrative child welfare/child protection experience with a master’s degree in a related human services field.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to pass a background check
- Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to travel
About the Agency
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.
Work Hours: M - F 8:30am to 5:00pm
Work Location: 1911 S Indiana Ave Chicago, IL 60616-1310
Agency Contact:
Tiffany Kemp
Email: Tiffany.Kemp@Illinois.gov (Preferred)
Fax # 312-814-1224
Job Family: Administration/Management