Child Welfare Specialist - Illinois Department of Children and Family Services : Job Details

Location: DeKalb, IL, US, 60115 Job Requisition ID: 41668 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 Title: Child Welfare Specialist-Upward Mobility Program-Spanish Speaking Closing Date/Time: 10/24/2024 Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,005 Full Salary Range $6,005 - $8,678/Month Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: DeKalb Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit: RC063 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. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU UPLOAD COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS AND RESUME. Posting Identification Number 41668 Position Overview The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Deferred Assignment Permanency Specialist. Under general supervision, this position will provide professional child welfare casework services to children and families, determining the need and coordinating the placement of children in substitute care facilities. Additionally, the position will conduct interviews with clients and professionals to obtain information for the continued diagnosis of problems and development of treatment plans, utilizing Spanish speaking skills in the performance of duties. 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. Essential Functions Serves as Deferred Assignment Permanency Specialist. Works with intact families and children in home and/or substitute care. Conducts interviews with clients and professionals to obtain information for the continued diagnosis of problems and development of treatment plans. Transports clients when taking protective custody, when placing them in substitute care, and when changing placement location. Translates and interprets, both orally and in writing, for Spanish speaking clients regarding services available and the proper completion of forms. Prepares and maintains case documentation for planning, implementing, and evaluating services. Participates in case staffings to facilitate case transfer and participates in multi-disciplinary diagnostic and technical staff conferences to assess needed services. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications 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 A bachelor's degree in social work and one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience. OR A bachelor's degree in a related human service field and two years of directly related professional casework/case management experience. It is a requirement that you have the ability to speak and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level. 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 Conditions of Employment Requires a valid driver's license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance Requires ability to pass a background check Requires physical, visual and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends. This also requires the ability to work in a 24 hour “on call” capacity. 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 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Work Location: DeKalb - 760 N Peace Rd Supervisor: Cara Williams Agency Contact: Name: Deneen Locke Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Salary: $72,060 - $104,136 Annual Bonus/Commission: No