Associate Regional Administrator

Overview

Job

Requisition . Closing Date: 02/05/2026. Agency:
Department of Children and Family Services. Class

Title:

SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070). Skill Option:
Health and Human Services. Bilingual Option:
None. Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary $11,000 – $13,000 Monthly. Job Type: Salaried. Category:
Full Time. County:
Jefferson. Number of Vacancies:
1. Bargaining Unit Code:
None. Merit Comp Code:
Term Appointment.

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. Our employees can take advantage of flexible work options and comprehensive benefits, including retirement packages to build a rewarding career with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Associate Regional Administrator of Child Protection Services. Subject to management approval, this position will oversee Area Administrators through the region who are responsible for the oversight of Child Protection Team Supervisors involved in the provision of comprehensive child welfare services within the region.

The position provides high level consultation to the Regional Administrator in all areas of child protection services. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in being a leader in the administration of child welfare services. 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.

• As Associate Regional Administrator of Child Protection, administers and directs regional child protection investigations
• Serves as full line supervisor to Regional Area Administrators
• Directs and oversees the investigation and service provision for high profile situations
• Serves as liaison to purchase of service agencies and other outside entities
• Represents the Department at internal statewide and divisional meetings relative to the management of regional operations
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

• Requires an MSW or master’s degree in a related human services field, in business administration, or a juris doctorate
• Requires four years of progressively responsible administrative child welfare experience with an MSW OR five years of progressively responsible administrative child welfare experience with a master’s degree in a related human services field, in business administration, or a juris doctorate

• 5 years of experience in managing or conducting child protection investigations
• 3 years of experience supervising professional staff
• Professional experience in the oversight of a large program with multiple sites
• Professional experience in the development and implementation of policies and procedures
• Professional experience conducting planning activities for a social work program on a regional or statewide basis in a management capacity
• Professional experience conducting community outreach as a representative of a public or business organization
• Professional experience coordinating program services in a public or business organization

• Requires ability to pass a background check
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license
• Certain provisions of revolving door restrictions apply to this position. If offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year after ending state employment, notify the OEIG before accepting such non-State…