Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Staff Assistant in the Office of Child Well-Being. Under general direction, this position will provide input and assistance with management functions involved in the statewide planning and implementation of division programs and initiatives. The position will conduct and provide oversight of a variety of special projects and will monitor and review the division’s budget and contracts. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is focused on ensuring that supportive functions and processes are fulfilled in an efficient, effective manner. 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 and communication 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 assistant to the Deputy Director of the Office of Research and Child Well-Being, providing input and assistance with the implementation of division programs and initiatives

2. Monitors initiatives to ensure compliance with Departmental policies and procedures

3. Serves as liaison to other Departmental divisions, as well as other agencies and organizations

4. Reviews correspondence and apprises the Deputy Director of urgent issues

5. Assists the Deputy Director and program directors with the planning and execution of divisional trainings

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

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in public or business administration

2. Requires one year of professional experience in a public or private organization, or satisfactory completion of an agency approved professional management training program

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

1. 2 years of professional experience as an administrative assistant in a public or business organization

2. 2 years of professional experience working with budgetary and contract issues in a public or business organization

3. 2 years of professional experience serving as a liaison for public or business organization

4. 2 years of professional experience conducting or overseeing special projects in a public or business organization

5. 2 years of professional experience conducting research in a public or business organization

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to pass a background check

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.