CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services • Waukegan, IL • 1w ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12932398

Job Requisition ID:49158\ Closing Date:09/03/2025\ ?Agency:Department of Children and Family Services\ Class Title:CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 07218\ Skill Option:UMP Credential\ Bilingual Option:None\ Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary \$6,242 monthly; Full Range \$6,242-\$9,021 monthly\ Job Type:Salaried\ Category:Full Time\ County:Williamson\ Number of Vacancies:1\ Bargaining Unit Code:RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME\ Merit Comp Code:

PUC: 90692329

**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 positionMUSTapply electronically through theillinois.jobs2web.comwebsite. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through theSuccessFactorsemployee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Why Work for Illinois?**

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career youre looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Intact Services Specialist. Under general supervision, this position will provide experienced, short term, intense child welfare casework services to intact families in high risk categories,serving the field offices of the sub-region in a floater capacity.The position will review and evaluate safety and risk factors impacting child safety so that children may remain at home, avoiding separation and/or placement. 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 the offices of the sub-region as an Intact Services Floater

Specialist

Provides follow up to parents and families to ensure appropriate

linkages have been made with service providers

Provides immediate oversight to families who are requesting

non-investigatory prevention services and provides referral services to neighborhood/community resources

Prepares and maintains case documentation for planning,

implementing, and evaluating services; prepares statistical and narrative reports

Works with other Departmental units to facilitate positive outcomes

and provision of services for non-child abuse/neglect matters, including prevention services, dependencies, court supervision, runaways, etc.

Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably

within the scope of the duties enumerated above

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