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Illinois Department of Children & Family Services

Child Welfare Specialist

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services, Dekalb, Illinois, United States, 60115


Illinois Department of Children & Family Services - Child Welfare SpecialistLocation: 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.

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

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Posting Identification Number:

41668

Position OverviewThe 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.

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