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STAFF ASST

Chicago, IL

AND 1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago" 2. Enter ... DFSS Children's Services and other divisional programs. • Provides technical assistance and ...

City of Chicago

STAFF ASST

Chicago, IL · On-site

AND 1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago" 2. Enter ... of DFSS Children's Services and other divisional programs. * Provides technical assistance and ...

A SAFE HAVEN LLC

Dispatcher

Chicago, IL · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

... Chicago community areas based on real-time demand. * Monitor incoming referrals and transportation requests through The Grove and DFSS One System. * Adjust schedules dynamically to address delays ...

The Salvation Army

Youth Mentor

Chicago, IL · On-site

$18.11 - $21.74/hr

... Chicago Public Schools Option schools. The program serves youth who are homeless or are unstably ... OUTCOMES As a result of participation in the DFSS Youth Services Mentoring Program, the Youth ...

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Administrative Coordinator

Chicago, IL · On-site

... Chicago Department of Family & Support Services (DFSS), and the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS). Responsibilities: * Cross-Site Coordination & Systems Management . Serve as ...

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Administrative Coordinator

Chicago, IL

$52K - $58K/yr

... Chicago Department of Family & Support Services (DFSS), and the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS). Responsibilities: * Cross-Site Coordination & Systems Management . Serve as ...

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Administrative Coordinator

Chicago, IL · On-site

... Chicago Department of Family & Support Services (DFSS), and the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS). Responsibilities: * Cross-Site Coordination & Systems Management . Serve as ...

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Preschool Lead Teacher

Chicago, IL

$15.50 - $20/hr

Demonstrates knowledge and acts in compliance with DCFS, City of Chicago, DFSS and Head Start regulations and standards * Understands and adheres to CLASS, ECERS, Teaching Strategies, Creative ...

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Early Head Start Lead Teacher

Chicago, IL

$14.75 - $19.50/hr

Demonstrate knowledge and act in compliance with DCFS, City of Chicago, DFSS and Head Start regulations and standards * Understands and adheres to CLASS, ITERS, Teaching Strategies, Creative ...

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Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Chicago, IL

$13.25 - $17/hr

Carroll, Chicago, IL 60624 BREAKTHROUGH BEGINNERS MISSION Breakthrough Beginners provides high ... DFSS, and DCFS * Assist with documentation into Teaching Strategies Gold * Perform other duties as ...

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As an employee with DFSS Chicago, your primary responsibilities typically involve assessing client needs, connecting individuals and families to supportive services, and collaborating with community partners. You may coordinate programs related to housing, food security, workforce development, or youth initiatives, depending on your assigned department. Regular interaction with clients, documentation of case progress, and reporting on program outcomes are all important parts of the role. Teamwork is fundamental, as you will work closely with supervisors, other service providers, and community organizations to deliver comprehensive support.

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A DFSS Chicago job refers to a position with the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS), which provides resources and programs to support residents, including seniors, youth, homeless individuals, and families in need. Jobs at DFSS can include roles in social services, administrative support, case management, and program coordination. Employees work to connect residents with essential services such as housing assistance, job training, early childhood education, and domestic violence support.

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To excel in a DFSS (Design for Supportive Services) Chicago role, candidates typically need a background in social services, public administration, or a related field, with experience in program management or community outreach. Familiarity with case management systems, government assistance platforms, and relevant certifications such as Licensed Social Worker (LSW) are often required. Outstanding interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills help professionals build strong relationships with diverse clients and effectively manage multiple responsibilities. These skills are crucial for ensuring efficient delivery of services and positively impacting the community through DFSS Chicago programs.

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STAFF ASST

STAFF ASST

City of Chicago

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
STAFF ASSISTANT
Department of Family and Support Services
(Children's Services Division)
Number of Positions: 1
(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: 68,616
This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.
BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND
1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"
2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')
3. Select your correct bargaining unit
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 06/29/202 6
Under direction, assists in the performance of specialized administrative support duties, and develops and implements management methods to improve organizational performance; and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Central point of contact for Deputy Commissioner.
• Ensure daily communication including manage phone, coordinate calendar, schedule meetings.
• Position will be responsible for providing administrative support and managing assigned tasks and special projects/initiatives associated with the program administration of DFSS Children's Services and other divisional programs.
• Provides technical assistance and support to staff and contracted agencies, and other program partners for DFSS Children's Services and other assigned programs and services. Convenes, coordinates, and facilitates meetings and other communications with contracted agencies and other partners, as needed to resolve operational issues, share best practices, and improve program performance.
• Reviews and compiles program reports, including monthly reports from staff, contracted agencies, identifying trends, informing program operations, and ensuring accuracy of data.
• Maintains centers' property inventories.
• Creates program promotion flyers, documents and brochures.
• Follows-up on work order requests from the children's services division and escalates critical issues.
• Assists with Citywide Special Events and Activities
• Performs other duties and fulfills additional responsibilities as needed.
Additional duties may be required for this position
Location: Department of Family and Support Services
Address: 1615 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago IL 60622
Shift: Mon - Fri, 9:00am - 5:00pm
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree
or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field, plus one (1) year of administrative experience.
Should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are
acceptable:
• Five (5) years of administrative work experience
Or
• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a directly related field, plus three (3) years of administrative work experience.
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications:
N/A
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
• Previous experience in budgeting and financial management
• Previous experience coordinating and/or managing special projects and initiatives.
• Previous experience documenting status and outputs of projects and processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Canva, Adobe Suites
• Previous experience analyzing and reporting on detailed program performance data and information.
For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html
For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf
APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor

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