CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST-(UPWARD MOBILITY)

Company: Illinois Department of Children & Family Services
Location: Deerfield
Posted on: May 20, 2023

Job Description:

CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST-(UPWARD MOBILITY)We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcomeReasonable Accommodation StatementThe State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents Additional Documents section for each application.Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at or call for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.Sponsorship for EmploymentThe State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Disclosure of Salary InformationIn compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant's wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant's wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials .Date: May 15, 2023Location: Deerfield, IL, US, Job Requisition ID: 26820DCFS 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 Closing Date/Time: 05/29/2023 Salary: $4,982.00-$7,369.00-Anticipated Starting Salary: $4,982.00/Month Job Type: Salaried Full Time 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 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. Posting Identification Number 475613 IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU UPLOAD OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTSPosition OverviewThe 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 categories. 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.Job Responsibilities

• 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 Qualifications1. Preferably requires a master's degree in social work. OR2. Requires a m aster's degree in a related human service field, supplemented by one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience. OR3. R equires a bachelor's degree in social work and one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience. OR4. R equires 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.This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.Conditions of Employment
• Requires possession of a valid driver's 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. Work Hours: M-F 8:30 am- 5:00pm Work Location: 1755 Lake Cook Rd Deerfield, IL Supervisor: MATHEW,ALEXANDER Agency Contact: Name: Brandi Lake Email: (Questions only) Phone #: Job Family: Social ServicesThis 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 homepage in the blue ribbon. Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the 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 - 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:

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