Administrator, Central Office Payment Unit

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Administrator of the Central Office Payment Unit.  Under direction, this position will plan, control, and coordinate the statewide operations of the Payment Determination & Reconciliation and Institution & Group Home/Board Warrant Units, providing oversight and direction to professional staff engaged in the maintenance of the payment system and auditing of agency claim vouchers.  The position will provide input into long-range planning to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness and make recommendations for modification.  This position is a great opportunity for someone who is detail oriented and dedicated to ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of the region’s business operations.  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

Essential Functions

• Serves as Administrator of the Central Office Payment Unit
• Serves as working supervisor
• Implements policies and procedures for programs of oversight, reviewing and monitoring to ensure compliance with overall Departmental policies, procedures, and state and federal laws, rules, and regulations
• Plans for and coordinates the effective utilization of assigned resources
• Directs and coordinates the preparation of monthly activity reports, as well as other administrative and operational reports
• Conducts and attends meetings as the supervisor’s designee, representing the division
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration
• Requires two years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of professional experience conducting business operations in a public or business organization
• 2 years of professional experience in a public or business organization utilizing the ability to develop and manage a supportive agency program
• 2 years of experience in a public or business organization utilizing effective organizational, analytical, and written/oral communication skills
• 2 years of professional experience in a public or business organization utilizing the ability to develop, install, and evaluate new and revised methods, procedures, and performance standards
• 2 years of experience in a public or business organization utilizing computer skills, particularly in Excel, and a working knowledge of other Microsoft Office products (Outlook and Word)

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass a background check
• Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to travel
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

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.  The Division of Budget and Finance plays a supporting role in the Department’s operations by working to ensure the agency’s financial stability and implementation of sound budgetary practices