PROGRAM MANAGER

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: 49354 
Closing Date: 09/23/2025
​Agency:  Department of Children and Family Services Position Title: Senior Public Service Administrator, option 6 
Class Title:  SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070 
Skill Option:  Health and Human Services 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $10,000 to $12,000 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  None
Merit Comp Code:  Term Appointment/ Agency

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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.

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as Program Manager
• Serves as full line supervisor of subordinate staff
• Provides input into all statewide monitoring activities
• Consults with and advises community and regional advisory councils, committees, and private agencies on
  program needs, standards, and services
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated
  above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires an MSW or master’s degree in a related human services field, in business administration, or a juris doctorate.
• Requires four years of progressively administrative child welfare experience with an MSW OR five years of progressively
  responsible administrative child welfare experience with a master’s degree in a related human services field, in business
  administration, or a juris doctorate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers 5 years of professional experience managing or conducting program monitoring.
• Prefers 3 years of experience supervising professional staff.
• Prefers 3 years of management experience in the oversight of a large program with multiple sites.
• Prefers 3 years of professional experience in the design and implementation of evaluation tools for program services.
• Prefers 3 years of professional experience in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Prefers 3 years of professional experience in the development of strategies for the improvement of program services.
• Prefers 3 years of professional experience conducting community outreach as a representative of a public or private
  organization.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass a background check.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
• 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 8:30AM - 5:00PM 
Work Location:  1911 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60616 

Supervisor: Wendy Ingersoll

Agency Contact:  [[recruiterEmail]] 
Email: [email protected]
Phone #: 312-814-1222
Posting Group: Social Services

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:

• [email protected]
• [email protected]

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 Interet 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.