SPSA - CAPU CIRU SCR Administrator - Chicago DCFS - Senior Public Service Administrator

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.

Title: Senior Public Service Administrator - CAPU CIRU Administrator - DCFS Chicago

Agency: Department of Children and Family Services

Closing Date/Time: 10/07/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $10,000 to $12,000 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried, Leadership/Management
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: NA, Merit Comp

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.

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 for-year terms at the Director of DCFS discretion.

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.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as CAPU CIRU Administrator, Senior Public Service Administrator. DCFS offers a competitive salary plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills, leadership capabilities, and the ability to multi-task. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to join our innovative team to help make a difference in the lives of children and families.

• As Child Intake and Recovery Administrator, plans, directs, and provides administrative oversight of the Child Intake and Recovery Unit and Case Assignment/Placement Unit.
• Serves as full line supervisor of subordinate supervisory staff.
• Directs and manages the Department's Child Intake and Recovery Unit.
• Through a subordinate administrator, directs and monitors the operations of the Case Assignment/Placement Unit.
• Represents the Deputy Director and the Department before other state and federal agencies, private organizations, elected officials, and lay groups with regard to child welfare and protection issues impacting the Child Intake and Recovery Unit.
• Serves as a member of the Director's Executive Staff, providing advice and consultation on operational issues.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Requires an MSW or master's degree in a related human services field.
2. Requires four years of administrative child welfare/child protection experience with an MSW or five years of administrative
child welfare/child protection experience with a master's degree in a related human services field.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)
1. 2 years of experience managing a multi-team organization of professional staff.
2. 2 years of professional experience overseeing a multi-shift operation.
3. 2 years of experience supervising professional staff.
4. Thorough knowledge of social work concepts applicable to child welfare services as evidenced by 2 years of experience as
a child welfare caseworker, child protection specialist, or social worker.
5. 2 years of professional experience in the development and implementation of policies and procedures in a public or
business organization.
6. 2 years of professional experience conducting social work program planning activities on a regional or statewide basis.
7. 2 years of professional experience conducting community outreach as a representative of a public or business entity.

1. Requires ability to pass a background check.
2. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job
description.

Masters Social Work.

Or five years of administrative child welfare/child protection experience, with a master's degree in a related human services field.

Work Hours: MON-FRI, 8:30am-5pm

Work Location: 1911 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60616
Job Function: Leadership & Management; Social Services

REQ: 49506

PIN: 180573S

PUC: 90693575

Supervisor: Tamela Wiltfang

Agency Contact:

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Special Requirements for Applying: You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV, or if you submit your information to the agency contact. You must apply online at

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