STATEWIDE POST-ADOPTION SERVICES MANAGER

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Statewide Post Adoption Services Manager.  Under administrative direction, this position will administer, direct, manage, and coordinate statewide Post Adoption Services programs, including, but not limited to Adoption Preservation, Respite, and Maintaining Adoption Connections (MAC).  Additionally, the position will conduct ongoing fiscal, contractual, and programmatic monitoring of post adoption programs and will supervise subordinate clerical staff.  This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in providing leadership of the Department’s efforts to provide services to adoptive parents.  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. 

Job Responsibilities

1). Serves as Statewide Post Adoption Services Manager.

2).  Maintains ongoing fiscal, contractual, and programmatic monitoring of all Adoption Preservation, Respite, MAC programs, and other post adoption programs, including the Comprehensive Program Monitor Reviews for each fiscal year and other verification activities defined by Department policy. 

3). Reviews and analyzes statistical reporting and other data collected on services provided through the Department’s various post adoption programs.

4). Serves as full line supervisor. 

5). Develops systems for the ongoing assessment of training needs relative to post adoption services. 

6). Attends and provides input into various meetings. 

7). Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. 

Minimum Qualifications

1). Requires a master’s degree in social work or a related human services field from a recognized college or university. 

2). Requires three years of progressively responsible administrative child welfare experience with an MSW OR four years of progressively responsible administrative experience with a master’s degree in a related human services field. 

Preferred Qualifications

1). 5 years of professional experience managing or conducting adoption services or post adoption services.

2).  2 years of professional experience in program monitoring in a public or private organization. 

3).  2 years of management experience in the oversight of a statewide program in a public or private organization.

4).  2 years of professional experience in program development. 

5). 2 years of professional experience in the review and analysis of statistical reporting and service-related data. 

6). 2 years of professional experience conducting training for professional staff. 

Conditions of Employment

1). Requires ability to pass a background check

2). Requires ability to travel and possession of a valid driver’s license