Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Day Care Licensing Supervisor
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Maywood, Illinois, United States, 60153
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Job Details
Bilingual Option: None
Job Requisition ID: 52338
Closing Date: 01/21/2026
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Health and Human Services
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,281 to $10,000 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
Eligibility for Resume: 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.
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 Day Care Licensing Team Supervisor. Under administrative direction, this position provides oversight to a team of professional staff engaged in conducting day care licensing activities. The position provides technical advice and direction on caseloads and implements a team-based program of staff development and training, while establishing and maintaining effective linkages to ensure maximum communication and cooperation.
This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in being a leader in the administration of agency monitoring services to ensure day care facilities adhere to all appropriate licensing requirements to keep children safe. 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
Plans, supervises, reviews, and coordinates the activities of a team of professional staff engaged in providing licensing services
Serves as full line supervisor
Establishes and implements a team-based program of staff development and training for subordinate staff
Explains and enforces agency policies, procedures, state and area statutes, and requirements
Establishes and maintains effective linkages with the appropriate Child and Adolescent Local Area Network(s) (LAN's), private agencies, foster parents, and volunteers to ensure maximum communication and cooperation
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 administrative child welfare or investigations experience with an MSW or four years of child welfare or investigations administrative experience with a master's degree in a related human services field
Preferred Qualifications
Prefers 3 years of professional experience conducting day care or child welfare licensing services, child welfare casework, or child protection investigations
Prefers 3 years of experience supervising professional staff
Prefers 3 years of management experience in a professional business or public agency
Prefers 3 years of professional experience evaluating program and personnel performance
Prefers 3 years of professional experience conducting program monitoring
Prefers 3 years of professional experience conducting staff training
Conditions of Employment
Requires a valid driver's license and ability to travel
Requires ability to pass a background check
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties listed in the job description
Work Hours Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Headquarter Location 1701 S 1st Ave, Maywood, Illinois, 60153
Work County Cook
Supervisor T. Mayfield
Agency Contact [[recruiterEmail]]
Email [email removed]
Posting Group Leadership & Management; Social Services
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 Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor ("OEIG") or may be subject to a fine.
Economic Interest Statement 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.
Communication 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]
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider and Consulting
Industries Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices, and Individual and Family Services
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Day Care Licensing Supervisor
role at
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services .
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Job Details
Bilingual Option: None
Job Requisition ID: 52338
Closing Date: 01/21/2026
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Health and Human Services
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,281 to $10,000 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
Eligibility for Resume: 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.
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 Day Care Licensing Team Supervisor. Under administrative direction, this position provides oversight to a team of professional staff engaged in conducting day care licensing activities. The position provides technical advice and direction on caseloads and implements a team-based program of staff development and training, while establishing and maintaining effective linkages to ensure maximum communication and cooperation.
This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in being a leader in the administration of agency monitoring services to ensure day care facilities adhere to all appropriate licensing requirements to keep children safe. 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
Plans, supervises, reviews, and coordinates the activities of a team of professional staff engaged in providing licensing services
Serves as full line supervisor
Establishes and implements a team-based program of staff development and training for subordinate staff
Explains and enforces agency policies, procedures, state and area statutes, and requirements
Establishes and maintains effective linkages with the appropriate Child and Adolescent Local Area Network(s) (LAN's), private agencies, foster parents, and volunteers to ensure maximum communication and cooperation
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 administrative child welfare or investigations experience with an MSW or four years of child welfare or investigations administrative experience with a master's degree in a related human services field
Preferred Qualifications
Prefers 3 years of professional experience conducting day care or child welfare licensing services, child welfare casework, or child protection investigations
Prefers 3 years of experience supervising professional staff
Prefers 3 years of management experience in a professional business or public agency
Prefers 3 years of professional experience evaluating program and personnel performance
Prefers 3 years of professional experience conducting program monitoring
Prefers 3 years of professional experience conducting staff training
Conditions of Employment
Requires a valid driver's license and ability to travel
Requires ability to pass a background check
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties listed in the job description
Work Hours Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Headquarter Location 1701 S 1st Ave, Maywood, Illinois, 60153
Work County Cook
Supervisor T. Mayfield
Agency Contact [[recruiterEmail]]
Email [email removed]
Posting Group Leadership & Management; Social Services
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 Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor ("OEIG") or may be subject to a fine.
Economic Interest Statement 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.
Communication 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]
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider and Consulting
Industries Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices, and Individual and Family Services
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