Day Care Licensing Representative - Decatur

Job Requisition ID: 53597 · Closing Date: 03/06/2026 · Agency: · Department of Children and Family Services · Class Title: · DAY CARE LICENSING REP II · Skill Option: · UMP Title · Bilingual Option: · None · Salary: · Anticipated Starting: · $6,242; Full Range $6,242-$9,021/month ...

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 53597

Closing Date: 03/06/2026


Agency:
Department of Children and Family Services

Class Title:

DAY CARE LICENSING REP II

Skill Option:
UMP Title


Bilingual Option:
None


Salary:

Anticipated Starting:
$6,242; Full Range $6,242-$9,021/month


Job Type:
Salaried


Category:
Full Time



County:
Macon

Number of Vacancies: 1


Bargaining Unit Code:
RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME

Merit Comp Code

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 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.

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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.

Job Responsibilities

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.

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.
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.

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 Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties 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.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
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, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link:


Work Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Headquarter Location: 2920 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, Illinois, 62526

Work

County:
Macon


Agency Contact:
Tiffany Kemp


Email:
[email removed] (Questions Only)


Supervisor:
K. Squires


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.

Economic Interest Statement

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.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the homepage in the blue ribbon.

If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees:
Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees:
on - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.

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Employment Type:
Full Time