Permanency Specialist

Company: Illinois Department of Children and Family Service
Location: Springfield
Posted on: March 27, 2025

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: 45685 Closing Date/Time: 04/01/2025 Agency: Department of Children and Family Services Class Title: CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 07218 Working Title: Child Welfare Specialist Floater - Upward Mobility Program - Springfield Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,005 a month; Full Range $6,005 - $8,678/month Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Sangamon 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. 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 you're helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you're part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you're 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 Permanency Specialist Floater. 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. 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 Permanency Specialist Floater, serving the offices of the sub-region in a floater capacity 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 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 which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications 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; OR requires a bachelor's degree in social work and one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience; OR requires a bachelor's degree in a related human service field and two years of directly related professional casework/case management experience. 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. 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 Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license. Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history Requires physical, visual and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends. This also requires the ability to work in a 24 hour on call capacity. 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: Springfield - 1124 N Walnut St Reporting Supervisor: Stephanie Herink Agency Contact: Denise Bean-Mathis Email: [email removed] Phone #: [phone removed] 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). 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 the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. Non-State employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage 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 the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com 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). 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