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Title : Public Service Administrator Opt 6 - Springfield - 4 W Old State Capitol Plz, Springfield, Illinois, 62701-1222
Agency : Department of Children and Family Services
Working Title: POST-SECONDARY COORDINATOR
Closing Date/Time: 08/12/2025
Salary: $8,281-$12,223/monthly (Anticipated starting salary 1B $8,281/monthly)
Job Type: Social Service
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063
Supervisor: Vacant
REQ: 48406
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.
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.
Essential Function
- Serves as Post-Secondary Coordinator for an assigned region or regions
- Serves as Contract Monitor for the Categorical/Grant Program serving youth in vocational and post-secondary programs for assigned regions to ensure the provision of quality services.
- Serves as a point of contact and subject matter expert for vocational and post-secondary education services and supports
- Plans, develops, and administers public education, both internally and externally, on the services and supports for youth seeking post-secondary opportunities.
- Supports the administration of federally funded programs, including Chafee, and Education and Training Voucher (ETV) programs
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires an MSW or master's degree in a related human services field.
- Requires three years of administrative child welfare experience with an MSW or four years of administrative child welfare experience with a master's degree in a related human services field.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to pass a background check.
- 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: M-F / 8:30a-5:00p Work Location: 4 W Old State Capitol Plz, Springfield, Illinois, 62701-1222
Agency Contact:
Name: Angela Brooks
Email: Angela.Brooks2@illinois.gov
Job Family: Social Services
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
