COOK/NORTHERN FOSTER HOME LICENSING MANAGER
Chicago, IL, US, 60616
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.
Job Requisition ID: 51575
Closing Date: 01/02/2026
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: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
****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.
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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 Cook County and Northern Foster Home Licensing Manager. Under administrative direction, this position plans, directs, and coordinates the comprehensive foster care program for assigned regions and pursues the resolution of problematic situations at foster homes brought to the attention of the regional offices. The position provides oversight to Foster Home Licensing Team Supervisors throughout the state and works to ensure close communication and cooperation with foster parents.
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 that 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 Cook County and Northern Foster Home Licensing Manager
- Serves as full line supervisor
- Directs, coordinates, and monitors the operation of foster home licensing teams to ensure appropriate education, training, and investigation of complaints
- Serves as lead manager, monitoring to ensure close cooperation and communication with foster parents
- Communicates, interprets, and enforces agency policies, procedures, state and area statutes, and requirements with Department staff, other state agencies, government officials, groups and individuals within the public/private sector, Guardian Ad Litem, courts, foster parents, and other providers to ensure a prompt system of complaint resolution and progressive reform of problem areas within the foster care system
- 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 experience with an MSW or four years of child welfare 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 a valid driver’s license, access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance.
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Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
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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 5:00 pm
Headquarter Location: 1911 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60616
The official headquarters is 1911 S. Indiana, but you will be assigned to work at another DCFS office in Cook County.
Work County: Cook
Supervisor: Amir Sharif
Agency Contact:
Name: Destiny Wright
Email: Destiny.wright@illinois.gov (For questions only)
Posting Group: Social Services
Revolving Door:
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.
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Nearest Major Market: Chicago