Administrator Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

An Administrator in the social service industry is responsible for managing the daily operations of a social service entity, such as a nursing home, a social welfare agency, a community center, or a non-profit organization. They oversee the strategic planning, budgeting, and staffing, ensuring the services provided meet the community's needs and comply with government regulations. They also play a crucial role in creating and implementing policies, resolving conflicts, improving efficiency, and ensuring the satisfaction of both staff and service recipients.

An Administrator should possess strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. They should also have a sound understanding of social services, their regulations, and their impact on communities. Additionally, they must possess a strong acumen for business and management principles. Relevant bachelor's or master's degrees, as well as certain certifications, such as the Certified Social Work Case Manager (C-SWCM) or the Certified Advanced Social Work Case Manager (C-ASWCM), can be beneficial. Before becoming an Administrator, a person may have roles such as a Social Worker, Social Services Director, or Program Manager.

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Essential Functions Serves as Children's Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative Systems Administrator and statewide Administrator for Behavioral Health Care and Ongoing Navigation (BEACON) Provides...

RN Administrative Supervisor-Patient Logistics

  • Evergreen Park, IL (24 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Evergreen Park, IL (24 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

Total Rewards "Your life - our Mission" OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits,...

Grant and Contract Finance Administrator

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Posted Job Title Grant and Contract Finance Administrator Job Profile Title Grant and Contract Finance Administrator Job Description Summary As a Grant and Contract Administrator, the role will serve...

Bilingual (Spanish) Front Office Coordinator (NO WEEKENDS!)- Oak Park (North), IL

  • Oak Park, IL (12 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oak Park, IL (12 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Position Overview Schedule: Mon/Wed/Fri 7:00-3:30 Tu/Thurs: 10:30-7:00 Greater Purpose and Core Values: Athleticos Greater Purpose is to empower people, inspire hope and transform lives. We...

Childrens Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative Systems Administrator

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Essential Functions Serves as Children's Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative Systems Administrator and statewide Administrator for Behavioral Health Care and Ongoing Navigation (BEACON) Provides...

Policy Analyst

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications - Seven (7) years of work experience in policy research and development, legislative research and analysis, or grants research and writing for programs and services, OR Graduation...

Medical Social Associate (Child Life Specialist) - Pediatrics/Pediatrics ICU University of Illinois - Chicago

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago

One (1) year (12 months) of progressively more responsible full-time experience in the practice of social services/ agencies or medical/clinical setting maintaining acceptable standards of social work...

Business Office Coordinator

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago

PURPOSE STATEMENT: Responsible for accurate, timely and complete documentation regarding insurance verification, billing and collections. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsible for auditing the...

Medical Social Associate (Child Life Specialist) - Pediatrics/Pediatrics ICU

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago

One (1) year (12 months) of progressively more responsible full-time experience in the practice of social services/ agencies or medical/clinical setting maintaining acceptable standards of social work...

Child Life Specialist - Schaumburg

  • Schaumburg, IL (9 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (9 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Develops therapeutic relationships with patients and caregivers to provide a psychosocial assessment of their emotional support and overall coping needs....

Bilingual (Spanish) Front Office Coordinator - Carpentersville, IL

  • Carpentersville, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Carpentersville, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Position Overview Greater Purpose and Core Values: Athleticos Greater Purpose is to empower people, inspire hope and transform lives. We accomplish this by providing exceptional, progressive, and...

Front Office Coordinator - Chicago (Streeterville), IL

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Position Overview Greater Purpose and Core Values: Athleticos Greater Purpose is to empower people, inspire hope and transform lives. We accomplish this by providing exceptional, progressive, and...

Administrative Supervisor - 13368

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and...

Benefits Specialist

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Beacon Hill has partnered with a non-profit organization in hiring a Benefits Administrator to start immediately!...

Benefits Specialist

  • Niles, IL (4 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Niles, IL (4 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 9 days ago

HR & Benefits Specialist Location (city, state): In-Office | Niles, IL Industry: Health Pay: $24-25/hr About Our Client: Addison Group is partnering with our client, a rapidly growing home...

Demographic Data for Des Plaines, IL

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Salary for Administrator Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSocialServices research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Administrators in Des Plaines, IL offer the following education background
Master's Degree
45.6%
Bachelor's Degree
36.8%
Doctorate Degree
6.1%
Associate's Degree
5.2%
High School or GED
3.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Administrators in Des Plaines, IL
4-6 years
26.1%
2-4 years
18.4%
6-8 years
18.0%
1-2 years
17.4%
Less than 1 year
12.3%
8-10 years
5.9%
10+ years
1.8%