Permanency Specialist
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results-oriented individual to serve as the Child Welfare Specialist. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a generous pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership and communication capabilities. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.
Essential Functions
- Serves as Permanency Specialist
- Works with intact families and children in home and/or substitute care
- Conducts interviews with clients and professionals to obtain information for the continued diagnosis of problems and development of treatment plans
- Transports clients when taking protective custody, when placing them in substitute care, and when changing placement location
- Translates and interprets, both orally and in writing, for Spanish-speaking clients regarding services available and the proper completion of forms
- Prepares and maintains case documentation for planning, implementing, and evaluating services
- Participates in case staffings to facilitate case transfer and participates in multi-disciplinary diagnostic and technical staff conferences to assess needed services
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Salary
Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 07/01/26): \$6,460 monthly. Full Range: \$6,460 - \$9,337 monthly
Job Type
Salaried
Category
Full Time
County
Kane
Number of Vacancies
1
Bargaining Unit Code
RC063 Professional Employees, Educators, Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators, and Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
Application Information
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. It is highly recommended that you upload college transcripts and resume.
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you're helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you're part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you're looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule, flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.