Attorney
Company: Illinois Department of Children and Family Service
Location: Springfield
Posted on: October 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62701-1222 Job Requisition ID:
41562 Agency: Department of Children and Family Services Position
Title: Technical Advisor II Supervisor: Diane Moncher-Webb Closing
Date/Time: 11/03/2024 Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: Step 2,
$6,983 monthly; Full Range $6,339 - $9,178 monthly Job Type:
Salaried Category: Full Time County: Sangamon Number of Vacancies:
1 Plan/BU: RC010 PUC: 90693715 This position is a union position;
therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining
agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. 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 41562
Position Summary The Illinois Department of Children and Family
Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results
oriented individual to serve as Office of Inspector General
Investigations Attorney. Under general direction, this position
will perform technical and legal work for the Office of the
Inspector General relating to confidential investigations. The
position will conduct specialized sensitive and confidential field
investigations to determine statutory and administrative compliance
relating to child deaths, serious injuries, and complaints that
implicate misconduct of Department or private agency staff. The
position will apply legal methods and procedures with reference to
the legal implications involved. This position will analyze
evidence discovered under applicable federal and state statutes and
rules to determine whether criminal prosecution, disciplinary, or
licensure action is warranted. In addition, the position will
conduct technical legal research and data analysis. This position
provides a great opportunity for someone who has a strong
commitment to investigating allegations of misconduct and working
to provide resolution of such cases. The ideal candidate for this
position will have excellent organizational skills and strong
leadership skills. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan,
excellent benefits, and a pension program. We invite you to join
our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives
of the children and families of Illinois. Essential Functions
Serves as Office of Inspector General Investigations Attorney.
Conducts Child Welfare Employee Licensure (CWEL) investigations.
Serves as the Department's representative for prosecuting CWEL
cases in the Administrative Hearings Unit. Drafts procedures, rules
and regulations, interpretations, and summaries of various
provisions of pertinent statutes. Conducts technical legal research
relating to issues in investigations. Performs other duties as
required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the
duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires graduation
from a recognized law school. Requires possession of a valid
license to practice law in Illinois Preferred Qualifications Two
(2) years of experience in a public or business organization
related to child welfare. Two (2) years of experience in a public
or business organization applying working knowledge of the common
law and provisions of state and federal laws relating to
administrative and regulatory functions. Two (2) years of
experience in a public or business organization applying working
knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and rules of
evidence. Two (2) years of experience in a public or business
organization applying skill and ability in analyzing, appraising,
and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents and in presenting
such material, involving a moderately complex problem, in clear and
logical form in written media as briefs, memoranda, summarizations,
research reports, or regulations. Two (2) years of experience in a
public or business organization applying the ability to use
expediently all primary and secondary legal source materials to
analyze all legal documents and instruments and to prepare,
conduct, and report formal or informal administrative hearings. Two
(2) years of experience in a public or business organization
applying working knowledge of the principles of administration and
management, including organization, controls, and techniques used
in dealing with management and procedural problems. Conditions of
Employment Requires the ability to pass a background check.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires
appropriate, valid driver's license. 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. Work Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30am- 5:00pm Work
Location: 4 W Old State Capitol Plz, Springfield, Illinois,
62701-1222 Agency Contact: Nina Hollada Posting Group: Legal, Audit
& Compliance This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills"
(as that term is used in CBAs). Employment Type: Full Time Salary:
$83,796 - $141,720 Annual Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: Illinois Department of Children and Family Service, St. Louis , Attorney, Legal , Springfield, Missouri
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