• Job Description

  Req#: 37167

  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.

  Agency : Department of Children and Family Services

  Title: Public Service Administrator Opt. 6 (Staff Development Training Administrator - Central / Southern Region) - Springfield
  Closing Date/Time: 06/07/2024
  Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,660/month; Full Range $7,660 - $11,810
  Job Type: Salaried
  County: Sangamon
  Number of Vacancies: 1
  Plan/BU: RC063

  REQ #: 37167

  PUC: 90693381

  This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

  All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

  Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

  Position Overview

  The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Staff Development Training Administrator for Central & Southern Region. Under administrative direction, this position will serve as working supervisor of professional staff and assigned consultants engaged in conducting employee trainings. The position will manage the Department’s Title IV-E Annual Training Plan, Training Budget, and Training Evaluation process and will collaborate with other managers within the Office of Learning and Professional Development (OLPD) to manage the statewide training needs assessment process. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in providing leadership of a team of professional staff engaged in conducting training of child welfare professionals. 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 capabilities. 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

  1. Serves as Staff Development Training Administrator for Central and Southern Region

  2. Manages the Department’s Title IV-E Annual Training Plan, Training Budget, and Training Evaluation process

  3. Coordinates regional professional development activities

  4. In collaboration with the Division of Quality Enhancement, provides leadership in the development of a system of performance analysis that identifies performance gaps and develops remedial training strategies

  5. Conducts and provides input into various special projects and initiatives

  6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

  Minimum Qualifications

  1. Requires a Master's degree in social work from a recognized college or university.

  2. Requires three years of progressively responsible administrative child welfare experience.

  Special Skills

  Of the 3 years of required experience, requires that the experience involve the administration of child protection services/investigations; requires experience in developing and delivering training content.

  Conditions of Employment

  1. Requires ability to pass a background check

  2. Requires ability to travel and possession of a valid driver’s license

  Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
  Work Location: 607 E Adams St Springfield, IL 62701-1634
  Agency Contact:

  Chelsea Vance

  Email: chelsea.vance@illinois.gov

  Posting Group: Social Services

  Supervisor: Shelia Riley

  This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

  APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

  Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

  If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

  State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

  Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

  If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

  State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

  Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

  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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• About the company

  The Governor of Illinois is the chief executive of the State of Illinois, and the various agencies and departments over which the officer has jurisdiction, as prescribed in the state constitution.

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