Statewide Child Welfare Licensure Administrator

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.

Job

Requisition
Closing Date: 12/09/2025
Agency:
Department of Children and Family Services
Class

Title:

SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR – 40070

Title:

Senior Public Service Administrator
-Statewide CWEL Admin
Skill Option:
Special License – Illinois Law License
Bilingual Option:
None
Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary $10,000 to $12,000 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:
Full Time
County:
Cook

Number of Vacancies : 1
Bargaining Unit Code:
None
Merit Comp Code:
Term Appointment/ Agency

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

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.

• Serves as Statewide Child Welfare Employee Licensure (CWEL) Administrator.
• Plans, directs, and administers the OLPD Child Welfare Employee Licensure Complaint process.
• Schedules, attends, and facilitates all Emergency Licensure Review Team and CWEL Board Meetings.
• Serves as full line supervisor of subordinate staff.
• Develops, implements, and monitors CWEL Program Best Practice Policies, Rules, and Procedures.
• Serves as a principal spokesperson for the CWEL Program before internal and external stakeholders and other governmental entities.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Graduation from an accredited law school and possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois.
• Four years of administrative experience in the practice of law.

• 4 years’ experience managing or administering a program or service in a private or private organization.
• 3 years’ experience supervising professional staff who are responsible for administering a complex, highly regulated program.
• 4 years’ experience in the development and implementation of rules, policies, and procedures.
• 4 years professional experience in the oversight of a large program with multiple sites or teams of subordinate staff at different locations.

• Completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate; requires a valid driver’s license.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• This position meets the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. Employees are required to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State and the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission (See Executive Order 15‑09). Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• General conditions of employment applicable to job duties are incorporated in this description.

Work Hours:

Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Headquarter

Location:

6201 S Emerald Dr, Chicago, Illinois, 60621
Work County:
Cook
Supervisor: S. Riley
Agency Contact:
Maria Guerrero
Email:
Maria.

Guerrero
Posting Group:
Leadership & Management

Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the discretion of the Director of the Department of Children and Family Services.

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State of Illinois