Child Welfare Specialist

Opening: 08/14/2026 – 08/28/2026 • Cook County • 1 vacancy • Union position (AFSCME RC063)

About the role

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results-oriented Intact Services Specialist. Under general supervision, this position provides experienced, short-term, intense child-welfare casework services to intact families in high-risk categories. The role reviews and evaluates safety and risk factors to keep children safely at home, avoiding separation or placement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Intact Services Specialist for families requesting non-investigatory prevention services.
• Provide follow-up to parents and families to ensure appropriate linkages with service providers.
• Offer immediate oversight and referral services to neighborhood/community resources.
• Prepare and maintain case documentation for planning, implementing, and evaluating services; compile statistical and narrative reports.
• Collaborate with other Departmental units to facilitate positive outcomes for non-child-abuse/neglect matters, including prevention services, dependencies, court supervision, and runaways.
• Perform other duties as required within the scope of the position.

Pay

Anticipated starting salary: $6,460/month. Full range: $6,460 – $9,337/month.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan.
• Excellent benefits package.
• State pension program.