Licensing compliance chief

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce
Springfield, IL

  • 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.


Job Requisition ID: 50001

Closing Date: 11/04/2025

  • Agency: Department of Children and Family Services


Job Title: Public Service Administrator - Option 6

Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015

Skill Option: Health and Human Services

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,281/Month - Full Salary Range $8,281-$12,223/Month

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME

Merit Comp Code

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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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.

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 a master’s degree in social work or a related human services field from a recognized college or university.
  • Requires three years of progressively responsible administrative child welfare experience with an MSW OR four years of progressively responsible administrative experience with a master’s degree in a related human services field.


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.
  • 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.
  • 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: [email protected] (For Questions Only)

Posting Group: Social Services

This position [DOES NOT] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
Posted 2025-11-18

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