LICENSING COMPLIANCE CHIEF
Springfield, IL, US, 62701-1222
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.
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN-OPT 6
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Health and Human Services
Bilingual Option: None
Closing Date/Time: 04/24/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary Range $7966- $11759 Monthly- Anticipated Starting Salary $7,966
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
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Posting Identification Number 132031
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Licensing Compliance Chief. Under administrative direction, this position manages the statewide Licensing Compliance Program, providing oversight of unit operations to ensure compliance with the rules and regulations associated with licensure. The position monitors to ensure that casework and licensing field staff move children to licensed foster homes or acquire licensure for foster homes in which children have been placed. This position will license, amend, withdraw, and close foster homes, day care homes, group day care homes, day care centers, group homes, child welfare agencies, child care institutions, and youth emergency centers.
This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in being a leader in the administration of compliance efforts to ensure foster homes adhere to all appropriate licensing requirements to keep children safe. 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.
Essential Functions
- Serves as Licensing Compliance Chief
- Manages, monitors, and evaluates foster home licensure information reflected within the daily SACWIS system report to ensure that licensed foster homes are reported to DCFS and the appropriate POS agency
- Serves as working supervisor
- Provides analysis of Departmental foster home licensing programs and makes recommendations to increase effectiveness and efficiency
- Provides input into the development of training programs and functions as a trainer for new program techniques/initiatives and policy/procedural changes for DCFS and POS staff regarding licensure
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to a bachelor's degree, preferably in a human services-related field
- Requires three years of progressively responsible directly related child welfare/licensure administrative experience
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 years of experience in the issuance, denial, and revocation of licenses for professional services
- 3 years of management experience in a professional business or public agency
- 2 years of experience utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in a public or private organization
- 3 years of professional experience developing corrective action plans in a public or private organization
- 3 years of professional experience conducting program monitoring in a public or private organization
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
- Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Work Location: 4 W Old State Capitol Plz, Springfield, Illinois, 62701-1222
Supervisor: Vacant
Agency Contact:
Name: Destiny Wright
Email: destiny.wright@illinois.gov (For Questions Only)
Posting Group: Social Services
This position [DOES NOT] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
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.
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.