CHILD & FAMILY POLICY WRITER

Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62701-1222

Job Requisition ID:  43816

​Agency: Department of Children and Family Services

Working Title: Child Family Policy Writer-Springfield
Class Title: SOCIAL SERV PROGRAM PLANNER IV - 41314 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time: 01/17/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,066/month; Full Salary Range $7,066 - $10,326/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 3
Plan/BU: RC062

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 illinois.jobs2web.com 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.

REQ #: 43816

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 you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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 Child and Family Policy Writer. Subject to management approval, this position will develop, conceptualize, and draft new or revised Departmental rules, procedures, policy guides, policy interpretations, information transmittals, and other policy directives primarily (but not exclusively) related to the delivery of Department child and family welfare services. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is detail oriented and focused on ensuring the implementation of effective, appropriate policies for the Department. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational and writing 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.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Child and Family Policy Writer
• Analyzes internal and external comments received on Department rules and procedures
• Drafts responses or analyses, as well as clarifications and/or interpretations regarding DCFS policies and procedures, programs, and services
• Monitors to ensure that correct materials are prepared for publication in The Illinois Register for codification in the Illinois Administrative Code
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of a master's degree
• Requires two years of progressively responsible professional experience in community organization, social service work, or in program planning and development

Specialized Skills

• Of the noted years of experience, requires that the experience include the following: 2 years of experience developing, conceptualizing, and drafting new and revised rules, procedures, policy guides, policy interpretations, or other policy directives; 2 years of experience analyzing the impact of rules and procedures upon service delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in the development, conceptualization, and drafting of new and revised rules, procedures, policy guides, policy interpretations, or other policy directives
• 2 years of experience analyzing the impact of rules and procedures upon service delivery
• 2 years of experience leading small and large policy work groups
• 2 years of experience utilizing writing skills in a professional environment
• 2 years of experience drafting responses/analyses, clarifications, and/or interpretations regarding child welfare policies and procedures, programs, and services
• 2 years of experience utilizing Microsoft Office in an office setting, including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe, and Webex

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to pass a background check
2.  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 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: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm  
Work Location: 4 W Old State Capitol Plz, Springfield, Illinois, 62701-1222  
Agency Contact: Lily Koehl
Email: lillian.koehl@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Social Services

PUC #: 90684048

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).