Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 52774 
Closing Date: 02/03/2026 11:59PM
​Agency:  Department of Corrections
Class Title:  PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option:  General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,281; Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $8,281-$10,718/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time 
County: Macon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  None
Merit Comp Code:  Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

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.

Position Overview

As a Family Services Administrator, you will be a part of a diverse team where your commitment to culturally competent and evidence-based practices will ensure the needs of the offenders within the Reunification and Moms & Babies Programs are identified, and that corresponding gender responsive, trauma informed programming is afforded to these offenders. This unique role will provide you with the opportunity to have a powerful impact in the lives of the offenders you will be serving. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the Family Services Administrator.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Coordinates program activities which include determination of program priorities.
• Monitors case management services to women and children to include assessments, goal setting, and monitoring progress.
• Plans and directs program budget.
• Conducts program planning by developing and updating curriculum and manuals for the Moms and Babies and Reunification Programs.
• Serves as program liaison.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college preferably with courses in business or public administration preferably with courses in management and organizational leadership.
• Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience working in programs with an emphasis in women and family dynamics.
• Of the three (3) years of experience requires three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working within a program setting with an emphasis in women and family dynamics.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of work experience developing and updating curriculum in a program area.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working in case management.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of work experience analyzing administrative programs and adopting an effective course of action.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience maintaining a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program along with recommending and implementing improvements.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of work experience in organizational management.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of work experience implementing program policies and procedures.
• Prefers at least one year (1) of experience working within a correctional setting.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of work experience working with a program budget.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Requires ability to be on call on a 24-hour basis.
• Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires the ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.
• 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.
• Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
• Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm; Saturday/Sunday off 
Headquarter Location:  2310 E Mound Rd, Decatur, Illinois, 62526 
Work County: Macon
Agency Contact: Demetria.Greenwald@illinois.gov 

Posting Group: Leadership & Management

About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, butn ot limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As an IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
· Health, life, vision, and dental insurance 

· 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave 

· Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II 

· Full 20‐year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement.
· Deferred compensation and other pre‐tax benefits programs
· Paid state holidays 13‐14 days annually 

· 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, and vacation rates modified for 12‐hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
· Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

· For more information about our benefits please follow this link:  State Employee Benefits  

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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