Deferred Assignment Permanency Specialist

1 week ago


Aurora, United States IL Dept of Children and Family Services Full time

Location:

Aurora, IL, US, 60506

Job Requisition ID: 40702

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

Job Title : Child Welfare Specialist-UMP-Deferred Assignment/Spanish Speaking/Aurora
Closing Date/Time: 10/16/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,005 Full Salary Range $6,005 - $8,678/Month
Job Type: Salaried
County: Kane
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.

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Posting Identification Number 40702

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Deferred Assignment 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, utilizing Spanish speaking skills in the performance of duties. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

  1. 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

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.

  1. It is a requirement that you have the ability to speak and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level.

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

  1. Requires a valid driver’s license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance
  2. Requires ability to pass a background check
  3. Requires physical, visual and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties
  4. Requires ability to work in a 24 hour on call capacity

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Work Location: 8 E Galena Blvd, Aurora, Illinois, 60506

Supervisor: Renanta Davis

Agency Contact:

Deneen Locke

Email:

Deneen.Locke@illinois.gov

(For Questions Only)

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).



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