SUPERVISORY REGIONAL COUNSEL

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services • Rock Island, IL • 1d ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12868830

Job Requisition ID:48152\ Closing Date:08/19/2025\ ?Agency:Department of Children and Family Services\ Title:Public Service Administrator Option 8L (Supervisory Regional Counsel)\ Skill Option:Special License - Illinois Law License\ Bilingual Option:None\ Supervisor:Emily Seifert

Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary \$8,400 - \$10,150/month\ Job Type:Salaried\ Category:Full Time\ County:Rock Island\ Number of Vacancies:1\ Bargaining Unit Code:None\ Merit Comp Code:Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC010 Collective Bargaining Coverage

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\ Please attach aDETAILEDResume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to theMY DOCUMENTSsection of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

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 youre helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career youre looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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 Supervisory Regional Counsel. Under administrative direction, this position will represent the Department at all hearings on calendars in the juvenile courts of assigned counties, including temporary custody, adjudication, disposition, permanency, status, progress, termination of parental rights, and motion hearings. Additionally, the position will provide technical advice and counsel to Agency personnel conducting all levels of administrative fair hearings and serve as the Departments representative in the fair hearing process, while supervising a subordinate attorney or paralegal. This position is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to use their skills as an attorney to benefit child welfare services. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent legal and organizational skills and strong leadership capabilities. 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 Supervisory Regional Counsel

Provides technical advice and counsel to Agency personnel conducting all levels of administrative fair hearings

Serves as full line supervisor

Serves as legal advisor to the Regional Administrator

Plans, directs, and conducts technical legal screening and provides case consultation to caseworkers and supervisors to help prepare cases for termination of parental rights (TPR), to determine when cases are trial ready for TPR, and to provide case consideration for case plan writing in all offices throughout the region

Serves as agency liaison to judiciary,States Attorney offices, and various court personnel in each county in the region

Serves as local agency liaison to the Attorney Generals Office in cases in which the agency is represented by an Assistant Attorney General and represents the Department when the Attorney Generals Office authorizes self-representation by the agency

Maintains current working knowledge of new legislation, agency rules and policy, and all relevant law

As legal counsel to the Region, provides recommendations to regional management in the discipline process, arbitration preparation, and grievance preparation concerning regional staff

Performs other duties as required or assigned which are

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