ASSOCIATE DEPUTY DIRECTOR, PERMANENCY ADMINISTRATION

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Associate Deputy Director of Permanency Administration.  Subject to management approval, this position will provide high level consultation and input to the Chief Deputy Director regarding all areas of permanency services.  Additionally, the position will direct, plan, and manage permanency programs, providing expertise and oversight of permanency services and systems.

This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in being a leader in the administration of child welfare services, with a focus on permanency.  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.

Job Responsibilities

• As Associate Deputy Director for Permanency Administration, formulates, designs, and directs the implementation of policies and procedures regarding the provision of permanency services for the Department


• Directs, plans, and manages permanency programs, providing expertise and oversight of services and systems 


• Serves as full line supervisor


• Represents the Deputy Director and the Department before other state and federal agencies, private organizations, elected officials, courts, and lay groups with regard to child welfare issues impacting permanency and human trafficking programs


• 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 responsible 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

• 3 years of professional experience managing or conducting subsidy support/adoptions services in a public or private organization.


• 5 years of professional experience managing or conducting child welfare casework services.


• 4 years of professional experience in the oversight of a large program for a public or private organization.


• 4 years of professional experience in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.


• 4 years of professional experience conducting planning activities on a statewide basis.


• 4 years of professional experience in the development of strategies for the improvement of program services.


• 4 years of professional experience conducting community outreach as a representative of a public or business organization.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires a valid driver's license and ability to travel.


2. Requires ability to pass a background check.