Cook County Interstate Compact Manager

Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62701

Job Requisition ID:  39008

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 Administrator, Option 6 
Closing Date/Time: 07/24/2024 
Salary:   Anticipated starting salary $ 7,966/Month Full Salary Range $7,966 -$11,759/month  
Job Type:   Salaried 
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.

IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU UPLOAD OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS AND RESUME.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Cook County Interstate Compact Manager.  Under administrative direction, this position will manage, review, and evaluate the Cook County portion of the statewide Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children Program.  The position will provide consultation to Department staff, public and private agencies, court personnel, and attorneys to resolve problems and facilitate placements.  The position will also monitor to ensure that legal and jurisdictional requirements are maintained and will develop and execute placement agreements and contracts.  This position will review and evaluate home assessments to ensure that all relevant issues are addressed and will review new referrals and progress reports.  This position provides a great opportunity for someone with a strong commitment to ensuring that placement agreements and contracts for children and youth are appropriate and effective, resulting in better lives for children and youth.  DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program.  The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills, strong leadership skills, and the ability to remain calm in a busy, high-pressure environment. 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 Responsibilities

1). Serves as Cook County Interstate Compact Manager.

2). Plans, develops, and executes placement agreements and contracts.

3). Reviews and evaluates home assessments to ensure that all relevant issues are addressed.

4.) Reviews new referrals and progress reports and associated materials, identifying and addressing problematic issues. 

5.) Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably with the scope of the duties enumerated above. 

Minimum Qualifications

1.) Requires an MSW or master’s degree in a related human services field from a recognized college or university.

2.) Requires three years of progressively responsible administrative child welfare experience with an MSW or four years of progressively responsible administrative child welfare experience with a master’s degree in a related human services field. 

Preferred Qualifications

1.)  3 years of professional experience managing a social work program. 

2.)  3 years of professional experience developing and implementing social work policies and procedures in a public or private organization.

3.)  3 years of professional experience working in a permanency field. 

4.)  3 years of professional experience reviewing and evaluating program services.

5.)  3 years of professional experience serving in a liaison capacity for a public or private organization. 

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to pass a background check.

Competitive Selection

Not shown on job posting

Work Hours:  Monday-Friday 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 PM  
Work Location: 607 E Adams St Springfield, IL 62701-1634  

Supervisor:   Thomas Engel

Agency Contact: 

Rosalind L. Przybyl

Email: Rosalind.Przybyl@illinois.gov

Phone #: 312-814-1222

Posting Group:  Social Services; Leadership & Management  

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).