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.
Job Requisition ID: 48952
Closing Date: 08/18/2025
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: DAY CARE LIC REP II - 11472
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,242; Full Range $6,242-$9,021/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME

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

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Day Care Licensing Representative. Under supervision, this position will conduct licensing studies and re-licensing reviews of day care centers and homes to determine eligibility for licensing or re-licensing. The position will conduct on-site inspection and will initiate re-licensing activity, while providing ongoing monitoring of assigned day care centers and homes.
This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in playing a role in ensuring the safety of day care centers and homes. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong communication skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in early childhood education or child development.
• Requires a minimum of 18 hours of coursework in child development or early childhood education.
• Requires two years of professional experience in early childhood, day care center, kindergarten, or a day care licensing program.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• 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 listed in the job description.
  Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
  Work Location: 1911 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60616
  Agency Contact: Tiffany Kemp
  Email: Tiffany.Kemp@illinois.gov
  Posting Group: Social Services
  This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles. To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.
  This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
  Revolving Door:
  Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

• Serves as Day Care Licensing Representative.
• Initiates re-licensing activity (requesting necessary inspections, providing reapplication forms, etc.) prior to the expiration date of day care center and home licenses.
• Provides ongoing monitoring of assigned day care centers and homes, visiting each at least once per year and making additional visits as needed.
• Investigates alleged violations of the Illinois Child Care Act and Department standards and regulations as applied to licensed, unlicensed, and license-exempt facilities.
• Coordinates services with other local, state, or federal standard-setting agencies concerned with inspecting, licensing, funding, and monitoring day care centers, day care homes, or group day care homes.
• Obtains fire and health clearances for day care facilities from the Department of Public Health and state and local fire inspectors.
• Maintains client records (to include filing documents as needed) in accordance with federal and state statutes and guidelines, Department rule, procedure, and accreditation standards, monitoring to ensure that all documentation from other Department sources has been included.
• Provides input into unit meetings.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.