Clinical Services Manager (PSA Opt. 6)

Location: 

Marion, IL, US, 62959

Job Requisition ID:  33093

Agency:  Department of Children and Family Services  
Closing Date/Time:  12/07/2023 
Salary:  $7,473 - $11,522.00 (Anticipated starting salary range: $7,500.00-$9,167.00) 
Job Type:  Salaried Full Time 
County:  Williamson 
Number of Vacancies:  1 
Plan/BU:  Gubernatorial Exclusion 063 

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.

Posting Identification Number  [[157810]]

About the position

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Clinical Services Manager.  Under administrative direction, this position will administer the Clinical Unit through planning, management, and evaluation of all professional and support staff activities within the region.  The position will represent Clinical Practice and Social Services within the region and coordinate services with other divisions and service units, while supervising subordinate Clinical Services Coordinators.  This position will also provide leadership on the quality of social work practices, accountability, and adherence with professional standards of performance and provide technical assistance to Department staff who work with Child and Adolescent Local Area Networks (C&A LANs) on the development of clinically based plans for DCFS youth in care.  This position is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in using his/her skills to ensure appropriate clinical services are provided to children and youth who are served by the Department.  DCFS offers 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.

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as Clinical Services Manager for an assigned region.
2. Serves as full line Supervisor.
3. Provides leadership on the quality of social work practices, accountability, and adherence with professional standards of performance.
4. Serves as region's principal interpreter of policies and procedures regarding Clinical Service operations.
5. Provides clinical support to region management.
6. Serves as the region's chairperson or in a leadership capacity in the establishment and operation of the Trauma Response System.
7. Provides clinical support to regional management to ensure the implementation of all functions related to the direction, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of clinical programs and services.
8. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires a master's degree in social work or a master's degree in a related human services field.
2. Requires three years of direct services experience in a public or private child welfare setting and three years of supervisory or administrative experience in a public or private child welfare setting.

Preferred Qualifications

1.  Four (4) years of professional experience managing or conducting clinical service programs for child and/or youth. 

2.  Three (3) years of professional experience conducting service needs assessments in a social work area. 

3.  Three (3) years of professional experience planning and administering program utilization for specialized clinical services.

4.  Three (3) years of experience supervising professional social work staff in a public or business organization.

5.  Three (3) years of professional experience conducting quality review in a public or business organization.

6.   Three (3) years of professional experience serving in a liaison capacity for a public or business organization.

Employment Conditions

1. Requires a valid driver’s license and ability to travel.
2. Requires ability to pass a background check.

Work Hours:  M-F 8:30AM - 5:00PM  
Work Location: 2309 W Main St Marion, IL 62959-1187

Supervisor: Kenneth Simpson, Sr
Agency Contact:  Janet Potts

Email: DCFS.DivisionofClinical@illinois.gov

Job Function:  Leadership & Management; Social Services