Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 54684
Opening Date: 04/09/2026
Closing Date: 05/07/2026
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)
Skill Option: Health and Human Services
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $10,500 to $12,500 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency

PUC 90693561

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.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Administrator of Prevention Services
• Reviews and analyzes the effectiveness of prevention programs and operations
• Through subordinate administrators, oversees the operations of prevention services, including Community Connections, Family Advocacy Centers, and Housing and Cash Assistance.
• Represents the Department at various Departmental, public, and private meetings with regard to Family First Prevention Services
• Serves as full line supervisor
• Provides technical assistance and consultation to various committees and Department staff in the development of child welfare programs

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires an MSW or master’s degree in a related human services field.
• Requires four years of administrative experience in a child welfare or social service organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 years of professional experience in the management of a large program involving multiple parties, sites, or teams in a child welfare or social service organization.
• 4 years of professional experience conducting results-oriented long-range planning activities and achieving demonstrable outcomes in a child welfare or social service organization.
• 3 years of professional experience in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures in a public or private organization.
• 3 years of professional experience conducting qualitative reviews in a public or private organization.
• 3 years of professional experience serving 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Headquarter Location: 4500 S 6Th St Rd, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
Work County: Sangamon

Supervisor Melissa Box
Agency Contact: Tiffany Norton
Email: Tiffany.Norton@illinois.gov

Posting Group: 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 the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Children and Family Services’s discretion.

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:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com