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.
Agency : Department of Children and Family Services
Position Title: Child Welfare Specialist(Upward Mobility Program)-1911 S. Indiana, Chicago
Closing Date/Time: 06/30/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/24) $6,005/month; Full Range $6,005-$8,678/month
Job Type: Salaried
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063
PUC: 90682857
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 illinois.jobs2web.com 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.
Your resume, official transcripts, licenses, along with any other supporting documents can be uploaded when applying and is HIGHLY recommended.
REQ# 38272
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Intact Family Recovery Specialist. Under general supervision, this position will serve as monitor and agency liaison for the Department’s Intact Family Recovery Project, providing consultation and technical assistance to child welfare and Substance Use Disorder purchase of service agency staff. The position will coordinate the flow of referrals from the Division of Child Protection to the purchase of service agency and monitor the Department’s casework services to substance affected families. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in playing a role in ensuring the safety and stability of children and youth. 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.
1. Serves as monitor and agency liaison for the Department’s Intact Family Recovery Project
2. Monitors the Department’s casework services to substance affected families, including but not limited to the Juvenile Court SUD Assessment Program, Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Support Program, and toxicology testing program
3. Identifies technical assistance and consultation needs of child welfare POS agencies in accessing substance use disorder services for families served by the agencies
4. Prepares necessary documentation for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of POS agency services
5. Provides assistance to child welfare POS agency staff with casework tasks they are unable to perform directly without DCFS assistance, including checks of DCFS information systems and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) eligibility and benefits
6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
1. Preferably requires a master’s degree in social work; OR a master’s degree in a related human service field, supplemented by one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience; OR requires a bachelor’s degree in social work and one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience; OR requires a bachelor’s degree in a related human service field and two years of directly related professional casework/case management experience.
2. The college or university issuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree must be accredited, and the degree program in social work must be approved by the Council on Social Work Education. The directly related professional casework/case management experience must be related to family preservation, family reunification, adoption, youth development, counseling, and advocacy services or a related field.
1. Requires a valid driver’s license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance.
2. Requires ability to pass a background check.
3. Requires physical, visual and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM
Work Location: 1911 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60616
Supervisor: Yvette Wren
Agency Contact:
Tiffany Norton
Email: Tiffany.Norton@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Social Services
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions. There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and/or licensure; and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway.
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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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 Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
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