Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 51066 
Closing Date: 12/09/2025
​Agency:  Department of Children and Family Services

Job Title:  Public Service Administrator -Option 6

Class Title:  PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option:  Health and Human Services 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,500 to $10,500 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time 
County: St. Clair
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  None
Merit Comp Code:  Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position  MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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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.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Foster Home Licensing Supervisor. Under administrative direction, this position oversees the activities of a team of professional foster home licensing staff and coordinates foster care recruitment, assessment, and the identification and facilitation of placements to an array of substitute care living arrangements. Additionally, the position approves licensing recommendations and reviews and approves licensing complaint files completed by assigned staff. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in being a leader in the administration of agency monitoring services to ensure foster homes adhere to all appropriate licensing requirements to keep children safe. 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 Foster Home Licensing Supervisor 
• Serves as full line supervisor 
• Establishes and maintains effective public relations with internal and external entities, serving as liaison with other agencies and community resources 
• Establishes and implements a team-based program of staff development and training for subordinate staff 
• Explains and enforces agency policies, procedures, state and area statutes, and requirements 
• Attends technical staff conferences to assess needed services
• 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 administrative child welfare or investigations experience with an MSW or four years of child welfare or investigations administrative experience with a master’s degree in a related human services field

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of professional experience conducting day care or child welfare licensing services, child welfare casework, or child protection investigations
• 3 years of experience supervising professional staff
• 3 years of management experience in a professional business or public agency
• 3 years of professional experience evaluating program and personnel performance
• 3 years of professional experience conducting program monitoring
• 3 years of professional experience conducting staff training

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.

• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

  Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Work Location: 7650 Magna Dr, Belleville, Illinois, 62223

Supervisor:  Carrie Long
Agency Contact: 

Name: Destiny Wright 
Email: Destiny.Wright@illinois.gov (For Questions Only)
Posting Group:  Social Services

This position [DOES NOT] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

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 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.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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