Cash Policy Administrator
Springfield, IL, US, 62762
Job Requisition ID: 54956
Opening Date: 04/27/2026
Closing Date: 05/08/2026
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $9,500 - $10,500 per month ($114,000 - $126,000 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Gubernatorial (Management Bill)
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Position Overview
The Division of Family & Community Services is seeking to hire a Senior Public Service Administrator at the Office of Policy and Program Integrity located in Springfield, Illinois, to serve as the Cash Policy Administrator. Serves as full line supervisor. Represents the Cash Policy Unit and the Division of Family and Community Services in meetings where public assistance policy programs are discussed and/or reviewed. Collaborates with Bureau Chief, Associate Director, Directors, Secretary and other agency management staff in the review and evaluation of all Bureau programs. Supervises the development of all policy and procedures pertaining to eligibility and benefit authorization for the TANF, Refugee, and AABD programs. Assists Bureau Chief in organizing and implementing the management plan, goals and objectives of the Cash Policy Unit including the development of programs and policies for the entire Agency and the objective evaluation of the quality of the Agency’s performance. Participates in the Department’s budget process by identifying mandated changes to occur in the coming fiscal year and providing information to the Office of Budget for cost impact studies. Develops TANF State Plan material and coordinates internal circulation of draft plan and submittal of find plan to the Federal government.
Essential Functions
- Serves as the Cash Policy Administrator.
- Serves as full-line supervisor.
- Collaborates with Bureau Chief, Associate Director, Directors, Secretary and other agency management staff in the review and evaluation of all Bureau programs.
- Supervises the development of all policy and procedures pertaining to eligibility and benefit authorization for the TANF, Refugee, and AABD programs.
- Supervises the posting of policy information in the online Cash, Medical and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Manual.
- Provides advice and consultation to Agency staff and management regarding policy questions and the application of policy in unusual circumstances.
- Participates in the Department’s budget process by identifying mandated changes to occur in the coming fiscal year and providing information to the Office of Budget for cost impact studies.
- Maintains cooperative relationships with other state, local, public, and voluntary social service agencies.
- Develops TANF State Plan material and coordinates internal circulation of draft plan and submittal of find plan to the Federal government.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college with course work in business or public administration.
- Requires four (4) years progressively responsible administrative public assistance policy program experience in a public or private organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Four (4) years of professional experience representing a public or private organization in discussions of public assistance policy programs.
- Four (4) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and or discipline following collective bargaining agreements, training staff, approving time off, and preparing and signing performance evaluations.
- Four (4) years of professional experience developing policy and procedures pertaining to eligibility and benefit authorization for public assistance policy programs.
- Four (4) years of professional experience working with program, service goals and objectives, activities, and operational systems for a public or private organization as it relates to public assistance policy programs.
Conditions of Employment
- 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.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
Headquarter Location: 100 S Grand Ave E, Springfield, Illinois, 62762
Division of Family & Community Services
Office of Policy and Program Integrity
Bureau of Policy Development - Cash Policy Unit
Springfield
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity.
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://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html
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.
Statement of Economic Interest:
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.
Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Human Services’s discretion.
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Nearest Major Market: Springfield