Regional care licensing administrator

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: 50964

Closing Date: 11/13/2025

Agency: Department of Children and Family Services

Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015

Skill Option: Health and Human Services

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,500 to $10,500 Monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Kane

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: None

Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

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 Regional Day Care Licensing Administrator. Under administrative direction, this position provides oversight to Day Care Licensing Team Supervisors within an assigned geographic region. The position administers and coordinates regional day care licensing programs and assesses the effectiveness of day care licensing activities within licensing offices.

This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in being a leader in the administration of agency monitoring services to ensure day care facilities 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as Regional Day Care Licensing Administrator

• Administers and coordinates regional day care licensing programs

• Assesses the effectiveness of day care licensing activities within licensing offices

• Provides technical program interpretation and consultation to field staff

• Consults with supervisors and directs preparation of licensing enforcement

• Communicates and interacts with child protection staff and approves protection plans issued to licensed day care homes and centers

• Develops system and reviews appropriate files and statistics regarding programs and staff activities

• 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 (3) years of administrative experience in child welfare, child welfare investigations, or licensing with an MSW or four (4) years of administrative experience in child welfare, child welfare investigations, or licensing with a master’s degree in a related human services field

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of professional experience conducting day care or child welfare licensing services
• 3 years of experience supervising professional staff in a public or business organization.
• 3 years of management experience in a professional business or public agency.
• 3 years of professional experience evaluating program and personnel performance.
• 3 years of professional experience conducting program monitoring.
• 3 years of professional experience conducting staff training in a public or business organization.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires a valid driver’s license and ability to travel
• Requires ability to pass a background check
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties listed in the job description

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Work Location: 301 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, Illinois, 60506

Supervisor: E. Washington

Agency Contact: Tiffany Kemp

Email: [email protected]

Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Social Services

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 Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor ("OEIG") or may be subject to a fine.

Economic Interest Statement:

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 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:

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