Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 53909
Closing Date: 03/24/2026
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 $8,281 - $10,000 Monthly (plus shift differential)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Supervisory 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.

Essential Functions

• As State Central Register Call Center Supervisor, directs the operations of the State Central Register Call Center for an assigned shift
• Serves as full line supervisor
• Establishes and implements an SCR-based program of staff development and training for subordinate staff
• Evaluates and approves reports of calls received
• Attends and provides input into supervisory and administrative staff meetings to discuss and recommend policy and procedural changes
• 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 (child, family, and community services, criminal justice, criminal justice administration, early childhood development, early childhood education, elementary education, guidance and counseling, home economics-child and family services, human service administration, human services marriage and family therapy, law enforcement, master of divinity, mental health counseling, pastoral care, pastoral counseling, psychiatry, psychiatric nursing, psychology, public administration, rehabilitation counseling, secondary education, social science, social services, sociology, and special education) 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 child welfare experience with a master’s degree in a related human services field

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of supervisory experience leading a team of professional staff
• Professional experience evaluating program and personnel performance
• 2 years of professional experience working in a call center environment
• Professional experience working in a 24 hour/7 day per week operation
• Professional experience conducting quality review
• Professional experience conducting staff training
• Professional experience in multi-tasking with multiple system applications

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to pass a background check.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• 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. The Office of Legal Services works in a supportive capacity to ensure Departmental adherence to all applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and court orders.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
  • Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Work Hours: Rotation B, Midnight-8:30am shift
Headquarter Location: 1911 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60616

Location: The official headquarters is 1911 S. Indiana, but you will be assigned to work at another DCFS office in Cook County.

PIN: 18-0249

PUC: 90705895

Supervisor: Ashlyn Hood

Shift: Midnight-8:30AM, Rotation B2

Work County: Cook

Agency Contact: Michael Bernardy

Email Michael.Bernardy@illinois.gov
(for questions only)

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:

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