Statewide Sexual Behavior Problems Specialty Administrator

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Statewide Sexual Behavior Problems Specialty Administrator. Under administrative direction, this position will plan, develop, and evaluate programs for child victims of sexual abuse and the juvenile offender population. As a licensed clinical social worker, provides clinical oversight and expertise regarding sexual behavior problems in children and youth served by the Department and serves as lead central office liaison for matters pertaining to residential resource development. This position is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in using his/her skills as a licensed clinical social worker to ensure appropriate services are provided to children and youth who are served by the Sexual Behavior Problems Program. 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 the Department’s Sexual Behavior Problems (SBP) Specialty Administrator.


• Serves as lead central office liaison for matters pertaining to residential resource development.


• Serves as full line supervisor.


• Develops and prepares periodic status reports on all Unusual Incident Report activities related to children and youth with sexual behavior problems and child victims of sexual abuse target populations.


• Serves as the Department's spokesperson on SBP related issues.


• 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 three years of administrative experience in child welfare, including experience working with youth with sexual behavioral problems, adjudicated juvenile sexual offenders, or trauma reactive sexual abuse victims.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 years of professional experience managing or conducting behavioral health and clinical service programs specific to sexual behavior issues.


• 3 years of professional experience conducting service needs assessments in a social work area.


• 3 years of professional experience planning and administering program utilization for behavioral health and specialized clinical services.


• Possession of Illinois Sex Offender Management Board approved provider status.


• 3 years of experience supervising professional social work staff in a public or private organization.


• 3 years of professional experience conducting quality review in a public or private organization.


• 3 years of professional experience serving in a liaison capacity for a public or private organization.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.


• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, including overnight stays as appropriate, a valid driver’s license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance.


• 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. 


• 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. 

 As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• A Pension Program


• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance


• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually


• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)


• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)

• Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)

• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years


• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)


• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave


• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan


• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)


• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility


• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans


• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions


• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx