Chief, Office of 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 Chief of the Office of Child and Family Policy. Subject to management approval, this position will
direct and control the operation of the policy analysis program, providing expert clinical review and consultation regarding
proposed policies and procedures. The position will manage the scope and format of the policy analysis program and
provide oversight of professional and administrative staff. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is
detail oriented and interested in providing leadership in the review of policies impacting the Department’s operations and
services. 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 Chief of the Office of Child and Family Policy
2. Directs, coordinates, and develops a policy and procedure review clearinghouse
3. Serves as full line supervisor of subordinate supervisory staff
4. Directs the review and analysis of all Departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state
   statutes and federal regulations
5. Represents the Department before other state agencies and governmental entities, private and public
   organizations, and other community and professional groups
6. Manages and coordinates the ongoing review of agency procedure manuals and bulletins
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 professional experience in the evaluation of complex managerial and administrative policies and
   procedures.
3. Requires three years 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.
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 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.
2. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
3. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job
   description.

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.