ECONOMIC STABILITY MANAGER 1

SS419 $62,608 - $112,840
Creation Date: 06/21/2013
Change Date: 12/11/2025

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To manage programmatic research, analysis, policy management and/or programmatic support activities related to social services programs designed to assist families with needs such as food, cash, or child care.

OR

To manage the operations of DCFS Economic Stability programs within a geographic region or other defined area within the Department of Children and Family Services. Economic Stability programs are designed to assist families with food, cash, or child care.

LEVEL OF WORK:
Manager

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Broad from an Economic Manager 2 or other higher level personnel.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Direct over Economic Stability Supervisors and/or Economic Stability Consultants; comparable positions may be considered.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Economic Stability Supervisor by the presence of managerial responsibility for an assigned program area.

Differs from Economic Stability Manager 2 by the absence of responsibility for managing moderately-sized social service programs.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

PROGRAM MANAGER FUNCTION
Oversees the development of policies, procedures, Economic Stability manuals, and Federally-required state plans.

Evaluates and comments on federal regulations by determining their impact upon present program functions and responding in writing.

Participates in audits of assigned Economic Stablility programs by State and Federal agencies.

Identifies systems needs to support program policies.

Participates in the drafting of legislation related to Economic Stability programs.

Represents the Director, in his/her absence or as directed, at meetings, conferences, etc. as necessary.

Assists in budget preparation.

OPERATIONS MANAGER FUNCTION
Plans, directs and ensures proper implementation of all Economic Stability programs within the assigned geographic area.

Develops and implements corrective action plans to ensure compliance with agency policies, procedures and professional practices and standards.

Identifies client needs and engages with DCFS regional community specialists, community agencies and groups to develop resources that are community based and meet the needs of the children and families served by Economic Stability programs.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Seven years of economic stability social services experience; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of economic stability social services experience; OR

A bachelor's degree plus four years of economic stability social services experience; OR

An advanced degree in a social sciences field, business, public, or health administration plus three years of economic stability social services experience.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.