Position Summary

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, analytical, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Administrator of Family First Prevention Services. Subject to management approval, this position will direct and manage statewide program operations for the Family First Prevention Services Program, monitoring to ensure consistent, effective implementation of program services throughout all regions of the state. The position will also develop and establish the Department’s vision and strategy related to the program, including strategic roadmaps, program plans, and implementation schedules. Additionally, the position will review and analyze the effectiveness of Family First Prevention programs and operations and represent the Department at various Departmental, public, and private meetings. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is interested in providing leadership of the Department’s Family First Prevention Services Program to ensure that innovative strategies and quality services are implemented throughout all regions of the state. DCFS offers a competitive compensation and benefits plan, along with a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent analytical, project management, and interpersonal communication skills, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to build effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders across all functions. 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. Serves as Administrator of Family First Prevention Services

2. Reviews and analyzes the effectiveness of Family First Prevention programs and operations

3. Represents the Department at various Departmental, public, and private meetings with regard to Family First Prevention Services

4. Serves as full line supervisor

5. Provides technical assistance and consultation to various committees and Department staff in the development of child welfare programs

6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires an MSW or master’s degree in a related human services field

2. Requires four years of administrative experience in a child welfare or social service organization

Preferred Qualifications (in order of significance)

1. 4 years of professional experience in the management of a large program involving multiple parties, sites, or teams in a child welfare or social service organization

2. 4 years of professional experience conducting results-oriented long-range planning activities and achieving demonstrable outcomes in a child welfare or social service organization

3. 3 years of professional experience in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures in a public or private organization

4. 3 years of professional experience conducting qualitative reviews in a public or private organization

5. 3 years of professional experience serving as a representative of a public or private organization

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires a valid driver’s license and ability to travel

2. Requires ability to pass a background check

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.