at Illinois Department of Children & Family Services in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 46224
Closing Date/Time: 05/20/2025
​Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel 
Bilingual Option: None 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,500 to $10,500 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: 

PUC: 90702209

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Children and Family Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. 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.

REQ#46224

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.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, analytical, results-oriented professional with excellent written and oral communication skills to serve as Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative Systems Administrator. Under administrative direction of the Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative, this position will provide experienced professional coaching, consultation, and project management for the maintenance, continuous improvement, and consistent application of the BEACON portal and Capacity Reporting Tool.  The position will serve as a subject matter expert for cases entered into BEACON to identified partners in other state agencies, including the Divisions of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities in the Department of Human Services, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Public Health, and the Illinois State Board of Education.  The position will also conduct case reviews and provide consultation to ensure stakeholders are routed to the appropriate community-based or residential services.  This position provides a great opportunity for someone who has the desire to guide professional staff to resources outside of the child welfare system to link families to mental and behavioral health resources within their community.  DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program.  The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational and communication skills, with strong leadership capabilities.  We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

• Serves as Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative Systems Administrator and statewide Administrator for Behavioral Health Care and Ongoing Navigation (BEACON)
• Provides data analysis and develops strategic insights
• Conducts case reviews of BEACON portal entries and provides expert consultation to evaluate additional action steps or best practices that should be followed
• Serves as BEACON data/dashboard expert
• Provides high level input into overall Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Blueprint implementation and evaluation
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above