CWS - CIRU - Chicago - Child Welfare Specialist - Upward Mobility
CWS - CIRU - Chicago - Child Welfare Specialist - Upward Mobility
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$ 6005 - 8678
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CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST (CWS) Upward Mobility Chicago CIRU Child Intake Recovery Unit
Title:CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST
Agency:Department of Children and Family Services
Closing Date/Time:03/20/2025
Salary:$6005 $8678 monthly. Anticipated Starting Salary $6005 Monthly
Job Type:Salaried
County:Cook
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 positionMUSTapply electronically through theillinois.jobs2webwebsite. 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.
Agency Statement & Essential Functions
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 toptier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized professional and results oriented individual to serve as a Child Welfare Specialist. Under general supervision of the team supervisor performs experienced professional child welfare support services for children and youth who run away are missing or have been abducted; staffs the Help Line for a specific shift and takes calls of notification of missing children; provides information to law enforcement National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and other appropriate entities; receives or obtains information for after hour medical and psychiatric consents for youth; receives calls from youth who are missing and provides information about returning. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and focused on ensuring the safety 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.
- Performs experienced professional child welfare support on cases of children who run away or are missing or abducted.
- Maintains and monitors information in the SACWIS data system and as necessary follows up with direct service staff to ensure compliance.
- Receives or obtains information for after hour medical and psychiatric consents for youth.
- Receives calls from youth who are missing and provides information about returning.
- Receives and reviews CFS 1900/1901 forms for child welfare intake.
- Receives walkin child welfare intake requests.
- Responds to information requests regarding children and youth who are missing.
- Performs other duties as required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Preferably requires a masters degree in social work; or a masters degree in a related human service field supplemented by one year of directly related professional casework/ case management experience related to family preservation family reunification adoption youth development counseling and advocacy services or a related field;
- OR
- Requires a bachelors degree in social work and one year of directly related professional casework/ case management experience related to family preservation family reunification adoption youth development counseling and advocacy services or a related field;
- OR
- Requires a bachelors degree in a related human service field and two years of directly related professional casework/ case management experience related to family preservation family reunification adoption youth development counseling and advocacy services or a related field.
- The college or university issuing a bachelors or masters degree must be accredited and the degree program in social work must be approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
- This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
Conditions of Employment
1. Requires the ability to pass a background check
2. Requires ability to work mandatory overtime
Education Major
social work or a related human service field
CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST (CWS) Upward Mobility Chicago CIRU
Work Hours:Tues Weds & Thurs 10pm8am & Fri 10pm9:30am
Work Location:1911 S Indiana Ave Chicago Illinois 60616
Supervisor:Keith Langston
Req #:45192
Pin #:590612
PUC:
Agency Contact:
Job Family:Social Services
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP).General Program information can be found by clicking on theUpward Mobility Programlink or for specific title information atUMP Title Descriptions. To exercise contractual rights for this position employees must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submitting their application.
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in you will be prompted to do so.
State employeesshould sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees a link is available at the top left of theIllinois.jobs2webhomepage in the blue ribbon.
NonState employeesshould log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of theIllinois.jobs2webhomepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to thecareer portalfor State employees and review theInternal Candidate Application Job Aid
NonState employees: onIllinois.jobs2web click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email.Please check your junk mail spam or otherfolderfor communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
