Intact Services Specialist Floater (47118)
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$ 6242 - 9021
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:47118
Closing Date: 05/30/2025
Agency:Department of Children and Family Services
Position Title: Child Welfare Specialist(Sterling)
Class Title:CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 07218
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Eff. 7/1/25) $6242 monthly; Full Range $6242 - $9021 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Whiteside
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC063
Merit Comp Code:
PUC:
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 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.
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 categoriesserving 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 as Intact Services 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
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; ORrequires a bachelors degree in social work and one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience; ORrequires a bachelors degree in a related human service field and two years of directly related professional casework/case management experience
The college or university issuing a bachelors or masters degree must be accredited and the degree program in social workmust 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
1. Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
2. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate valid drivers license.
3. Requires physical visual and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties
4. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency
DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois. The Office of Employee Services works in a supportive capacity by managing human resources functions to enable front line workers to fulfill the Departments mission of providing services for children and youth.
Work Hours:Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM
Work Location:2607 Woodlawn Rd Sterling Illinois 61081
Supervisor: Lakeyda Eason
Agency Contact:Tiffany Norton
Email:
Posting Group:Social Services
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles. To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the 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 employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees a link is available at the top left of in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of 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
Non-State employees: 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 other folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
