TECHNICAL ADVISOR II / REGIONAL COUNSEL
Chicago, IL, US, 60612-4266
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Closing Date/Time: 05/25/2022
Salary: Anticipated starting salary: $5767/month (Step 1)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: RC010
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.
Collective Bargaining Agreement language applies to this requisition:
We are currently transitioning away from a paper application process to an electronic application process. This position has not been transitioned. Please follow the directions below when applying to this position.
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CMS100/B Employment Application and all applicable documentation should be submitted to the Agency contact listed below.
Posting Identification # 2203010-030096
Job Responsibilities
Under general supervision, serves as Regional Counsel; represents the Department at hearings on calendars in the Juvenile Court of Cook County; appears personally in court, especially in high profile or complex cases, in the performance of duties; provides input into or conducts screenings to determine whether matters are legally sufficient to present to the court; provides legal advice and counsel to workers, supervisors, and administrators; conducts legal training for DCFS and POS administrators, supervisors, and staff; prepares memoranda on legal issues.
Job Responsibilities
1. As directed, represents the Department at all hearings on assigned calendar in the Juvenile Court of Cook County, including temporary custody, adjudication, disposition, permanency, status, progress, termination of parental rights, and motion hearings; appears personally in court, especially on high profile or complex cases, in the performance of duties; travels to various locations in the performance of duties.
2. As directed, provides input into or conducts screenings to determine whether matters are legally sufficient to present to the court; when deficiencies are identified, informs the workers and supervisor of the deficiencies and recommends necessary corrective action; provides legal advice and counsel to workers, supervisors, and administrators, as assigned.
3. Provides input into the planning and development of training for staff on legal issues; conducts legal trainings for DCFS and POS administrators, supervisors, and staff.
(Job Responsibilities continued)
4. As directed, makes periodic visits to assigned area office(s) to provide on site legal consultation to workers.
5. Prepares memoranda on legal issues; reviews or drafts proposed legislation or policy documents and conducts research on legal issues.
6. Maintains current working knowledge of relevant federal and state statutory and case law, state and federal regulations, and Department policy and procedures.
7. Maintains records of activities and actions taken on behalf of the Department and reports to supervisor regarding same
8. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Requires graduation from a recognized law school
2, Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois
Employment Conditions
1. Requires the ability to pass a background check
2. Requires possession of a valid driver's license and ability to travel
Location: 2245 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
Work Hours: M-F 8:30am-5pm
Bid ID #: 2203010-030096
Supervisor: Vacant
Agency Contact:
Michael Bernardy
Phone: 217-558-8163
Fax: 217-524-3970
Email: Michael.Bernardy@Illinois.gov (preferred)
CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE BID FORM (as applicable) AND CMS-100/B FOR EACH POSTED VACANCY APPLIED FOR.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT APPLY ONLINE
**DO NOT CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON**
Current State Employees:
- Seeking a Promotion – Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100B Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- Older versions of the CMS-100B will not be graded or returned to applicants.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100B (version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
- Seeking a Transfer – Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form, Transfer Request, and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisition ID # or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 version (dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
- Seeking a Reduction - Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisition ID # or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 (version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
Former State Employees:
- Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisition ID # or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 (version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
Non-State Employees:
- Submit a CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) and official college transcripts (where applicable) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- Documentation is required for each Posting/Bid ID or your application(s) will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 version (dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.