CONSENT UNIT SUPERVISOR
Chicago, IL, US, 60605
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Health and Human Services
Bilingual Option: None
Closing Date/Time: 02/21/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $9,500-$11,500/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None
PUC: 90683528
****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Children and Family Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.
Posting Identification Number
44125
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 a 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.
Essential Functions
- Plans, supervises, reviews, and coordinates the activities of a centralized Consent Team, consisting of professional caseworkers who serve as guardianship liaisons, providing informed consents to medical, social service, and other providers on behalf of children in DCFS custody and guardianship.
- Communicates, explains, and clarifies interpretations of agency policies, procedures, state and area statutes, and requirements for Consent Team staff, DCFS field staff, child welfare contributing agency (CWCA) staff, supervisors, and administrators concerning issues related to consent-giving functions, as well as other appropriate Departmental functions.
- Serves as full line supervisor.
- Maintains responsibility for the completion of the daily psychiatric hospital admissions report to the Director’s Office, as well as the monitoring and tracking component of the Psychiatric Hospital Project.
- Coordinates with the Child Intake and Recovery Unit (CIRU) requests for 24-hour emergency consents regarding the medical needs of DCFS youth in care.
- Establishes and implements a team-based program of staff development and training for subordinate staff; monitors to ensure staff attend Department sponsored training sessions.
- Serves as program monitor for statewide Consent Unit assigned contracts, such as those for the review of psychotropic medications or for the review of recommended major medical treatment for youth by pediatric consultants.
- 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.
- Requires three (3) years of administrative child welfare experience with an MSW OR four (4) years of administrative child welfare experience with a master’s degree in a related human services field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers three (3) years of supervisory experience leading a team of professional staff.
- Prefers three (3) years of professional experience evaluating program and personnel performance in a public or business organization.
- Prefers three (3) years of professional experience making professional decisions in a high-pressure environment in a public or business organization.
- Prefers three (3) years of professional experience conducting quality review in a public or business organization.
- Prefers three (3) years of professional experience conducting staff training in public or business 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.
- 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
Work Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30am- 5:00pm
Work Location: 60 E Van Buren, Chicago, Illinois, 60605
Supervisor: Vacant
Agency Contact: Nina Hollada
Email: Nina.Hollada@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Social Services
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
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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.
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
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Nearest Major Market: Chicago