Staff Development Training Administrator, Central / Southern Region

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. Job Requisition ID : 51527 Closing Date : 12 / 10 / 2025 Agency : Department of Children and Family Services Class Title : PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 Title : Public Service Administrator Opt 6 - Staff Development Train Admin Skill Option : Health and Human Services Bilingual Option : None Salary : Anticipated Starting Salary $8,281 / month. Full Salary Range $8,281 - $12,223 / month Job Type : Salaried Category : Full Time County : Sangamon Number of Vacancies : 1 Bargaining Unit Code : RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME Merit Comp Code : 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. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU UPLOAD COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS AND RESUME. Why Work for Illinois? 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Essential Functions Serves as Staff Development Training Administrator for Central and Southern Region; Manages the Department's Title IV-E Annual Training Plan, Training Budget, and Training Evaluation process; Coordinates regional professional development activities; In collaboration with the Division of Quality Assurance, provides leadership in the development of a system of performance analysis that identifies performance gaps and develops remedial training strategies; Conducts and provides input into various special projects and initiatives; 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 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 experience with a master's degree in a related human services field Specialized 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. Preferred Qualifications Prefers 3 years of experience in the administration of child protection services / investigations. Prefers experience in developing and delivering training content. Conditions of Employment Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license. 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. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Work Hours : Monday - Friday 8 : 30 AM - 5 : 00 PM Headquarter Location : 4500 S 6th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62703 Work County : Sangamon Supervisor : S.Riley Agency Contact : Maria Guerrero Email : [email removed] Posting Group : Leadership & Management 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 : [email removed] [email removed] Employment Type : Full Time