Assistant Chief, Child & Family Policy

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Assistant Chief of the Office of Child and Family Policy/Senior Policy Analyst. Under administrative direction, this position will serve as second-in-command regarding all operations of the Office of Child and Family Policy and as full line supervisor of subordinate staff. The position will advise the Chief on unit activities and issues impacting unit operations and will provides high level leadership in the review and revision of administrative rules, policy documents, and Departmental procedures. The position will also review and finalize rulemaking and other procedure and policy documents for all stages of the rulemaking process, including pre-policy review, first notice, second notice, and adoption. This position is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to use their skills and expertise to benefit policy development related to child welfare services. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent legal and organizational skills and strong leadership capabilities. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to join our innovative team to help make a difference in the lives of children and families.

Job Re

1. Serves as Assistant Chief of the Office of Child and Family Policy/Senior Legal Policy Analyst.

2. As Assistant Chief, serves as second-in-command regarding all operations of the Office of Child and Family
Policy.

3. Provides high level leadership in the review and revision of administrative rules, policy documents, and
Departmental procedures.

4. Provides input into work groups composed of management and/or subject matter experts representing various
divisions/disciplines within the Department.

5. Represents the Office of Child and Family Policy at meetings with the staff of the Joint Committee on
Administrative Rules (JCAR).

6. Monitors written Bill Review analyses or written analyses of pending legislation which has the potential to affect
the Department.

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

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college.

2. Requires four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

3. Requires one year of supervisory experience in an administrative, regulatory, or governmental setting.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prefers four years of professional experience managing or conducting the drafting and development of policies, rules, and
procedures in a public or business organization.
2. Prefers completion of a master's degree.
3. Prefers four or more years of experience supervising professional staff in a public or business organization or four years of
project/program management experience.
4. Prefers three years of professional experience reviewing proposed legislation to determine its potential impact on the
policies of a public or business organization.
5. Prefers four years of professional experience conducting planning activities on a statewide basis in a management
capacity.
6. Prefers three years of professional experience conducting community outreach as a representative of a public or business
organization.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to pass a background check.

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.