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Job Requisition ID: 58644nOpening Date: 09/10/2026nClosing Date: 09/24/2026nAgency: Department of Children and Family ServicesnClass Title: CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 07218nSkill Option: UMP CredentialnBilingual Option: NonenSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,460/month; Full Range $6,460-$9,337/monthnJob Type: SalariednCategory: Full TimenNumber of Vacancies: 1nBargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCMEnMerit Comp Code:nWork Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PMnAnticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 3 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needsnHeadquarter Location: 230 W John Casey Rd, Bourbonnais, Illinois, 60914nWork County: KankakeenSupervisor: Richard LarsonnAgency Contact: resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.nnWhy Work for Illinois?nnWorking 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.nnNo 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.nnPosition OverviewnnThe Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Intact Services Specialist. Under general supervision, this position will provide experienced, short term, intense child welfare casework services to intact families in high-risk categories. The position will review and evaluate safety and risk factors impacting child safety so that children may remain at home, avoiding separation and/or placement. 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.nnEssential FunctionsnnServes as Intact Services SpecialistnProvides follow up to parents and families to ensure appropriate linkages have been made with service providersnProvides immediate oversight to families who are requesting non-investigatory prevention services and provides referral services to neighborhood/community resourcesnPrepares and maintains case documentation for planning, implementing, and evaluating services; prepares statistical and narrative reportsnWorks with other Departmental units to facilitate positive outcomes and provision of services for non-child abuse/neglect matters, including prevention services, dependencies, court supervision, runaways, etc.nPerforms other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated abovennMinimum QualificationsnnPreferably 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 requires a bachelor’s degree in social work and one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience; or requires a bachelor’s degree in a related human service field and two years of directly related professional casework/case management experiencennThe 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.nnConditions of EmploymentnnRequires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal historynRequires travel, a valid driver’s license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurancenRequires physical, visual and auditory ability to carry out assigned dutiesnThe conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.nnAbout the AgencynnDCFS 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.nAs a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:n• A Pension Programn• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurancen• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annuallyn• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)n• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)no Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)n• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered yearsn• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)n• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leaven• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plann• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)n• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibilityn• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veteransn• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positionsn• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)nFor more information about our benefits please follow this link: main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses: @SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
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