child welfare specialist
1 month ago
CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST (CWS) - Upward Mobility
Title:
CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - ESTL - ST CLAIR COUNTY
Agency :
Department of Children and Family Services
Closing Date/Time: 08/19/2024
Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/24) $6005 Monthly - Step 1B; Full Range $6005 - $8678
Job Type:
((cust_employmentType_obj))
County:
St. Clair
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.
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Agency Statement & Job Responsibilities
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as State Central Register Call Center Worker.
Under general supervision, this position will provide statewide telephone coverage of a toll-free number for the reporting of alleged child abuse and neglect, making highly responsible decisions regarding intake and screening of information received on initial calls.
The position will also secure all information necessary to accurately diagnose and evaluate reports of alleged child abuse/neglect and all information to complete initial oral reports and subsequent reports relating to child abuse/neglect or other child welfare services.
This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and focused on ensuring the safety 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.
- Serves as State Central Register Call Center Worker
- Provides telephone counseling services or referral services for crisis situations; maintains familiarity with resources on a statewide basis for purposes of referral
- Provides information necessary to ensure that all alleged reports of child abuse/neglect are entered into the computer terminal
- Monitors incoming written reports for CPS units
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
- 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 related to family preservation, family reunification, adoption, youth development, counseling and advocacy services or a related field;
- OR
- Requires a bachelor's degree in social work and one year of directly related professional casework/ case management experience related to family preservation, family reunification, adoption, youth development, counseling and advocacy services or a related field;
- OR
- Requires a bachelor's degree in a related human service field and two years of directly related professional casework/ case management experience related to family preservation, family reunification, adoption, youth development, counseling and advocacy services or a related field.
- 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.
- This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
- Requires the ability to pass a background check
- Requires physical, visual and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties
- Requires ability to work mandatory overtime
social work or a related human service field
SCR CALL FLOOR WORKER - STATE CENTRAL REGISTER CALL CENTER WORKER
CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST (CWS) - Upward Mobility
Work Hours:
TUES-SAT, 3am-11:30am
Work Location: 10 Collinsville Ave, East St Louis, Illinois, 62201
Supervisor:
Tomika Eiland
Req #: 40198
Pin #: 187262
PUC:
Agency Contact:
Job Family:
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).
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