PERMANENCY AREA ADMINISTRATOR

Job Requisition ID: 59204 
Opening Date: 10/27/2026
Closing Date: 11/11/2026
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 $10,000-$12,000 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
Number of Vacancies: 1
Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency
Work Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: 2309 W Main St, Marion, Illinois, 62959
Work County: Williamson

Supervisor: Jordan Ude

PIN:  383831S

PUC: 90693572

Agency Contact: Ariana K. Sprague

Email: Ariana.Sprague@illinois.gov

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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 Area Administrator of Permanency Services. Subject to management approval, this position will oversee Permanency Team Supervisors who are responsible for comprehensive child welfare services throughout the region. The position provides input into regional planning activities for child protection and child welfare and coordinates community and field office support with its counterparts in the Child Protection service area. 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. 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:
Plans, develops, and oversees the administration and integration of comprehensive child welfare services for assigned areas within the region.
Maintains authority and accountability for system outcomes and continuity of care in designated areas.
Directs, coordinates, and reviews the activities of program personnel.
Provides extensive input into the formulation and development of policies and procedures for program services and directs their implementation within area of oversight.
Interacts with and coordinates community and field office support with the appropriate Area Administrators for Child Protection Services.
Advises the Regional Administrator of program needs, achievements, and problematic issues, developing strategies and proposals to address problem areas and enhance operations.
Drives or travels to various locations in the performance of duties.
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:
5 years of experience managing or conducting child welfare casework services.
3 years of experience supervising professional staff.
Professional experience in the oversight of a large program with multiple sites or multiple teams of subordinate professional staff.
Professional experience conducting quality review of team functioning.
Professional experience in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
Professional experience conducting planning activities for a social work program on a regional or statewide basis in a management capacity.
Professional experience conducting community outreach as a representative of a public or business organization.
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.

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

Essential Functions:
Plans, develops, and oversees the administration and integration of comprehensive child welfare services for assigned areas within the region.
Maintains authority and accountability for system outcomes and continuity of care in designated areas.
Directs, coordinates, and reviews the activities of program personnel.
Provides extensive input into the formulation and development of policies and procedures for program services and directs their implementation within area of oversight.
Interacts with and coordinates community and field office support with the appropriate Area Administrators for Child Protection Services.
Advises the Regional Administrator of program needs, achievements, and problematic issues, developing strategies and proposals to address problem areas and enhance operations.
Drives or travels to various locations in the performance of duties.