Senior Public Service Admin

• Bilingual Option:
  ** None

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• Job
  
  Requisition :
  ** 56979
• Opening Date:
  ** 07/29/2026
• Closing Date:
  ** 08/12/2026
• 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 to $13,000 Monthly
• Job Type:
  ** Salaried
• Category:
  ** Full Time
• County:
  ** Sangamon
• Number of Vacancies:
  ** 1
• Bargaining Unit Code:
  ** None
• Merit Comp Code:
  ** Term Appointment/ Agency

• 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 youre helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, youre part of something bigger something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career youre 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.

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.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robost benefit

• 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 Scedules (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)

Veterans

• 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)

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized professional, and results oriented individual to serve as a Senior Public Service Administrator (Monitoring Administrator). DCFS Offers a Competitive Compensation Plan, Excellent Benefits, And a generous pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership and communication capabilities. 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 Monitoring Administrator, formulates, designs, and directs the implementation of policies and procedures regarding monitoring services related to guardianship and adoption action planning and licensing action planning.
• Directs, plans, and manages Tragedy Reviews and action plan execution.
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• Represents the Deputy Director and the Department before other state, federal agencies, privateorganizations, elected officials, courts, and lay groups with regard to permanency-related issues.
• Serves as Master Trainer in designated areas.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Requires an