Child Welfare Specialist

Location :

Waukegan, IL, US, 60085-6153

Job Requisition ID : 40868

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, Performance Monitor

Closing Date / Time : 09 / 12 / 2024

Salary : Anticipated Starting Salary $6,291 / month Full Salary Range $6,005 - $8,678 / month

Job Type : Salaried

County : Lake

Number of Vacancies : 1

Plan / BU : 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 official college transcripts and resume.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Performance Monitoring and Execution Specialist.

Under general supervision, this position will monitor the accountability of performance outcomes of foster care and intact family services by collecting and evaluating Department and private agency performance data through case reviews.

The position will synthesize performance data into a comprehensive assessment of each Department team and private agency, utilizing objective criteria.

This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in playing a role in ensuring that children and youth receive the best services possible.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 must be related to family preservation, family reunification, adoption, youth development, counseling, and advocacy services or a related field;
• OR requires a bachelor’s degree in social work and one year of 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;

OR requires a bachelor’s degree in a related human service field and two years of 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; .

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.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires a valid driver’s license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance.

2. Requires physical, visual and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties.

3. Requires ability to pass a background check.

4. 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 : 2133 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085-6153

Supervisor : Teraza Stacy

Agency Contact : Deneen Locke

Deneen Locke

Email :

[email protected]

For Questions Only)

Phone # : 312-814-1222

312-814-1222

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).