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)
Closing Date/Time:10/16/2024
Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary $6,005/Month - Full Salary Range $6,005-$8,678/Month
Job Type:Salaried
Category:Full Time
County:Cook
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. 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.
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Posting Identification Number41806
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Foster Home Licensing Specialist. Under general supervision, this position will complete the required assessment to ensure that families meet DCFS licensing standards and are prepared to care for children. The position will provide support and strengthen Department relationships with foster parents and assist families in resolving compliance issues.
This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in playing a role in ensuring that foster homes provide a safe, caring environment for children. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong communication skills. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. 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
- Completes the required assessment to ensure that families meet DCFS licensing standards and are prepared to care for children
- Coordinates with other units and staff, including the Office of Professional Development, caseworkers, investigators, recruiters, and foster parent support specialists
- Consults with DCFS staff and C&A LAN's with recommendations about the selection of foster family resources that best meet the needs of children, including recommendations for support services to maintain the resources
- Conducts investigations relative to complaints about licensed foster/adoptive homes in accordance with the Childcare Act
- Provides/maintains reports, statistics, records and documentation of activities on a monthly basis or as needed
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Minimum Qualifications
It is a requirement of this position that you possess 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
a bachelor's degree in social work and one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience,
OR
a bachelor's degree in a related human service field and two years of directly related professional casework/case management experience.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to pass a background check
- Requires possession of a valid driver's license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance
- Requires physical, visual, and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties
- 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 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Work Location:Deerfield - 1755 Lake Cook Rd
Supervisor: Anika Todd
Agency Contact:
Name: Destiny Wright
Email: destiny.wright@illinois.gov (For questions only)
Posting Group: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.
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State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of theIllinois.jobs2web.comhomepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of theIllinois.jobs2web.comhomepage 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: onIllinois.jobs2web.com- click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.
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