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Maternal Child Health Administrator

Illinois Department of Human Services
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Maternal and Child Health Administrator - # 56778 

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Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Chicago, Illinois, 60607

Job Requisition ID: 56778 

Opening Date: 07/02/2026

Closing Date: 07/16/2026

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $10,500 - $12,000 per month ($126,000 - $144,000 per year)

Job Type: Salaried Full Time 

County: Cook

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: None 

 

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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 Division of Family & Community Services is seeking to hire a dynamic, organized, detail-oriented administrator to oversee the Bureau of Maternal & Child Health.  The administrator will maintain, develop, and implement programs and projects to improve birth outcomes and reduce infant and maternal mortality with a focus toward disparities.  These services are implemented through a statewide network of local providers requiring excellent training, technical assistance, and monitoring.  This position ensures the delivery of trauma-informed, culturally responsive maternal child health services to support the health and well-being of birthing families in  communities across the state through network coordination and integration.

 

Essential Functions

  • Serves as the Bureau of Maternal and Child Health Administrator.
  • Oversees annual contracting, budgeting, and selection of program providers.
  • Directs the intra and interagency coordination of MCH services provided as part of the above-mentioned programs.
  • Directs, organizes, and develops highly complex research to craft written and/or statistical proposals affecting changes in recommended legislation, existing statutes, and/or administrative rules as it relates to Maternal Child Health System related programming, services and other related topics.
  • Consults with the Associate Director/Director on the comprehensive integration and coordination of program activities and functions as they relate to other programs and divisions.
  • Serve as full-line supervisor.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development of the completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in nursing.
  • Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience in a public or private organization.

 

Preferred Qualifications (in priority order)

  • Two (2) years of professional experience directing and managing the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of a maternal and child health services program for a public or private organization.
  • Two (2) years of professional experience communicating in oral and written form with both internal and external stakeholders, such as federal, state, and local government agencies, ensuring detailed and critical analysis of work performed and to effectively meet program objectives.
  • Two (2) years of professional experience working with state or federally funded programs, including implementing regulations and policies.
  • Two (2) years of professional experience working with state statutes, rules and regulations governing maternal child health and home visiting programs.
  • Two (2) years of professional experience assessing difficult maternal and child health issues including data and strategies/services to address those issues.
  • Two (2) years of professional experience supervising paraprofessional and professional staff, assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements, training staff, and preparing and signing performance evaluations.

 

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
  • Requires the ability to work outside of normal business hours.
  • 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. 
  • 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.

*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

 

Work Hours:  Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
Work Location: 401 S Clinton St, Chicago, Illinois, 60607

Division of Family & Community Services

Office of Family Wellness

Bureau of Maternal & Child Health
Agency Contact:  DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Job Family: Leadership & Management; Health Services; Social Services

 

 

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

 

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 Work Schedules (as applicable)

13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years

Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)

10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan

Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)

Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

 

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

 

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