ASSOCIATE DEPUTY DIRECTOR, SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
State of IllinoisAbout the role
Job Requisition ID: 56163
Opening Date: 06/18/2026
Closing Date: 07/06/2026
Agency:Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)
Skill Option: Special License - Social Worker/Clinical Social Worker
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $10,500 to $12,500 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Gubernatorial (Management Bill)
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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 Associate Deputy Director of Social Work Practice & Field Support. Subject to management approval, as a licensed clinical social worker, this position will plan, develop, and manage statewide programs of Social Work Practice and Field Support. The position will direct the integration and application of expert consultation within each region and design and implement evaluation tools. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in providing leadership of the Department’s application of clinical services within the various regions of the state. 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
- Serves as Associate Deputy Director of Social Work Practice and Field Support.
- Serves as full line supervisor.
- Provides clinical consultation on the development of protocols for implementation.
- As a licensed clinical social worker and senior clinical consultant, provides research, analysis, and interpretation to senior and regional management in the design and tactical application of community-based services to client service planning and decision-making.
- Recruits qualified consultants for the social work and human services professional community.
- Provides technical assistance to community-based programs in the development of implementation strategies, application of services to department clients, in-reach training, and continuing education to staff.
- 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 with appropriate state licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
- Requires five or more years direct client service experience in a public or private child welfare setting and five or more years of experience in supervisory or administrative positions in public or private child welfare settings or in teaching positions in schools of social work.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years of experience supervising professional staff.
- 4 years of professional experience ma
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