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Job Description
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.
Job Requisition ID:47383
Closing Date: 06/17/2025
Agency:Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title:CHILD WELFARE SENIOR SPECIALIST - 07217
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $ 7345.00/month (Full Salary Range $ 7345 - $ 10734/month)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code:RC063
Merit Comp Code:
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 Essential Functions
- Serves as Residential Monitor Floater
- Monitors and assesses Therapeutic Residential programs including ILO/TLP programs to ensure compliance with the DCFS contract and program plan as well as compliance with residential performance standards to include appropriate clinical capacity admission requirements and overall performance.
- Reviews management reports regarding therapeutic residential treatment programs and ILO and TLP providers.
- Synthesizes Therapeutic Residential data collected from all sources into a regular comprehensive assessment of each agencys outcomes.
- Prepares and maintains necessary documentation for evaluating therapeutic residential treatment providers to include ILO and TLP providers.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a masters degree in social work psychology counseling education special education or a related human service area.
- Requires five years of progressively responsible professional experience in a human services area which includes two years of demonstrated experience independently interacting and negotiating with other systems of services (mental health developmental disabilities substance abuse specialized medical special education) in a clinical setting to ensure that children with special needs gain access to such services. Or Equivalent Alternative Method of a masters degree in social work psychology counseling education special education or a related human service area plus two years of verifiable supervisory **experience providing services to special needs children in a state or private human service agency. **For clarification: Examples of qualifying supervisory experience for this class include but are not limited to a hospital director or an administrator with subordinate staff that provides services to special needs children.
Preferred Qualifications
- Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- 6 years of experience in a public or private organization applying extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public child welfare administration and organization.
- 6 years of experience in a public or private organization applying extensive knowledge of the application of social work principles methods procedures and techniques with a special emphasis on serving children with special needs.
- 6 years of experience in a public or private organization applying extensive knowledge of the purpose and structure of public agencies private child welfare agencies and other community-based agencies serving special needs children.
- 6 years of experience in a public or private organization applying extensive knowledge of federal and state laws affecting the health and welfare of children with a special emphasis on such laws which directly affect children with special needs.
- 6 years of experience in a public or private organization applying extensive knowledge of the range of child welfare and other services needed by children with special needs.
Specialized Skills
- Of the noted years of experience requires that the experience involve working with children/youth in a licensed residential facility.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires a valid drivers license daily access to an automobile and proof of vehicle insurance
- Requires ability to pass a background check
- Requires physical visual and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties.
- Requires ability to work evenings nights and weekends as assigned.
- Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
- This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
ork Hours: Monday - Friday: 10:30AM - 19:00PM
Work Location: 1911 S Indiana Ave Chicago Illinois 60616
Supervisor: Nichole Ellis
Agency Contact: Anna DiPiazza
Email:
Phone #:
Posting Group: Social Services
PUC #:
Divpin: 60-4590
This position DOES contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
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Position Requires Adherence to Revolving Door Requirements:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered non-state employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
Position Requires Economic Interest Reporting:
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics At requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
Employment Type
Full-Time
