Job Requisition ID: 57376
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 08/07/2026
Agency:Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Health and Human Services
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $9,000 monthly; Full Range $9,000- $11,000 monthly.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Managerial Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
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Position OverviewThe Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Statewide Post Adoption Services Manager. Under administrative direction, this position will administer, direct, manage, and coordinate statewide Post Adoption Services programs, including, but not limited to Adoption Preservation, Respite, and Maintaining Adoption Connections (MAC). Additionally, the position will conduct ongoing fiscal, contractual, and programmatic monitoring of post adoption programs and will supervise subordinate clerical staff. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in providing leadership of the Department's efforts to provide services to adoptive parents. 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.
Essential Functions- Serves as Statewide Post Adoption Services Manager.
- Maintains ongoing fiscal, contractual, and programmatic monitoring of all Adoption Preservation, Respite, MAC programs, and other post adoption programs, including the Comprehensive Program Monitor Reviews for each fiscal year and other verification activities defined by Department policy.
- Reviews and analyzes statistical reporting and other data collected on services provided through the Department's various post adoption programs.
- Serves as full line supervisor.
- Develops systems for the ongoing assessment of training needs relative to post adoption services.
- Attends and provides input into various meetings.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications- Requires a master's 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 master's degree in a related human services field.
Preferred Qualifications- 5 years of professional experience managing or conducting adoption services or post adoption services.
- 2 years of professional experience in program monitoring in a public or private organization.
- 2 years of management experience in the oversight of a statewide program in a public or private organization.
- 2 years of professional experience in program development.
- 2 years of professional experience in the review and analysis of statistical reporting and service-related data.
- 2 years of professional experience conducting training for professional staff.
Conditions of Employment- Requires ability to pass a background check
- Requires ability to travel and possession of a valid driver's license
- 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.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the AgencyDCFS 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.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Headquarter Location: 1911 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60616
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: Quiana Richardson
EmailPosting Group: Leadership & Management
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