LEAVE OF ABSENCE/FMLA COORDINATOR

Job Requisition ID: 48601 
Closing Date: 09/17/2025
​Agency:  Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title:  PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 (PSA, OPT 1) 
Skill Option:  General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,281 to $10,000 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Merit Comp Code:  Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC010 Collective Bargaining Coverage

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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.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Leave of Absence/FMLA Administrator. Under administrative direction, this position will direct and review the Department’s Leave of Absence, FMLA, Sick Bank/Sick Advancement, and Reasonable Accommodation programs and provide oversight of professional and paraprofessional staff. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who has a strong knowledge of human resources and is dedicated to helping employees gain access to the benefits to which they are entitled. 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

• Directs, monitors, and reviews the Department’s Leave of Absence, FMLA, Sick Bank/Sick Advancement, and Reasonable Accommodation programs
• Manages, coordinates, and directs the Reasonable Accommodation program for the Department
• Serves as full line supervisor
• Provides input into the statewide development, coordination, and implementation of human resource initiatives that impact leaves of absence,FMLA,sickleave/sick bank, and reasonable accommodation
• Develops and conducts training on leaves of absence, FMLA, sick bank/sick advancement, and reasonable accommodation
• As directed, provides advisory functions to administrative staff, other governmental entities, and legal counsel regarding assigned areas of responsibility
• Provides input and assistance on a variety of special projects relative to leaves of absence, FMLA, sick bank/sick advancement, reasonable accommodation, and other personnel issues
• 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 completion of four years of college
• Requires three years of progressively responsible experience in a public or private organization in the field of human resources

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers 3 years professional experience in the administration of FMLA for a public or business organization
• Prefers 3 years of professional experience in managing and implementing an employee benefits program
• Prefers thorough knowledge of management concepts that are applicable to the administration of a statewide program as evidenced by completion of a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration
• Prefers a minimum of 3 years of experience supervising professional staff
• Prefers thorough knowledge of human resource administration as evidenced by 3 years of experience as a manager of a human resources area
• Prefers professional experience in the development of human resource strategies for the improvement of program services
• Prefers prior professional experience reviewing medical documentation as it relates to leave of absence and/or FMLA benefits

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to pass a background check.

2. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.

3. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

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.

  Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm 
Work Location:  4 W Old State Capitol Plz, Springfield, Illinois, 62701-1222 
Agency Contact:  Chelsea Vance 
Email: [email protected]
Posting Group: Employee Services; Leadership & Management

Agency Statement:

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.

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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