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Location:

Peoria, IL, US, 61603

Job Requisition ID:[39163]{lang="en-US" careersite-propertyid="customfield2"}

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-Permanency (Upward Mobility) - Peoria\ Closing Date/Time:07/10/2024\ Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/24) \$6,005 a month; Full Range \$6,005 - \$8,678 a month\ Job Type:Salaried\ County:Peoria\ Number of Vacancies:1\ Plan/BU:RC063

REQ#:39163

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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*This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on theUpward Mobility Programlink or for specific title information atUMP 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.*

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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Permanency Specialist. 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.

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as a Permanency Specialist which provides experienced professional casework services to children and families; determines the need and coordinates the placement of children in substitute care facilities; provides recommendations and testifies in court as to client history and future plans of client behavior ; provides assistance in the preparation of witnesses for testifying and prepares studies ordered by the court; participates in the administrative case revie