CHIEF OF LATINO SERVICES

Essential Functions

• Serves as Chief of the Office of Latino Services, functioning as principal policy-formulating administrator for Latino issues for the Department
• Serves as full line supervisor of subordinate staff
• Provides technical assistance to all administrative Department staff relative to Latino Services and appropriate implementation
• Develops and implements Department administrative procedures relative to policies/procedures and the delivery of appropriate services to Latino and bilingual clients
• Serves as lead in identifying the variables necessary for a successful foster/adoptive plan in the Latino Community
• Utilizes Spanish speaking and writing skills in translating and communicating with individuals and agencies
• Provides administrative oversight in the recruitment and hiring of employees with specialized skills for the agency
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration
• Requires three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or private organization
• Requires the ability to speak and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of professional experience in the management of an Affirmative Action program in a public or private organization
• 3 years of experience supervising professional staff
• 3 years of professional experience in the oversight of a large program
• 3 years of professional experience in the development and implementation of policies and procedures
• 3 years of professional experience conducting planning activities on a statewide basis in a management capacity
• 3 years of professional experience conducting community outreach as a representative of a public or private organization 

Conditions of Employment

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

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.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• 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 Schedules (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)
• 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)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx