PERMANENCY SPECIALIST FLOATER - ROCK ISLAND

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Job Requisition ID: 56711 Opening Date: 06/09/2026 Closing Date: 06/24/2026 Agency: Department of Children and Family Services Class Title: CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 07218 Working Title: PERMANENCY SPECIALIST FLOATER - ROCK ISLAND Skill Option: UMP Credential Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $6,460/mo; Full Range $6,460/mo - $9,337/mo Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Rock Island Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators, Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators, and Physicians AFSCME Position Overview The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results‑oriented individual to serve as Permanency Specialist Floater. Under general supervision, this position will provide professional child welfare casework services to children and families, determine needs and coordinate placements 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. This position offers a great opportunity for someone passionate about children and interested in ensuring the safety and stability of children and youth. Essential Functions Serves as Permanency Specialist Floater, serving the offices of the sub‑region in a floater capacity. Works with intact families and children in home and/or substitute care. Conducts interviews with clients and professionals to obtain information for continued diagnosis of problems and development of treatment plans. Transports clients when taking protective custody, placing them in substitute care, or changing placement location. Prepares and maintains case documentation for planning, implementing, and evaluating services. Participates in case staffing to facilitate case transfer and in multi‑disciplinary diagnostic and technical staff conferences to assess needed services. Performs other duties as reasonably required or assigned within the scope of the enumerated duties. Minimum Qualifications Preference for 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 or case management experience; or a bachelor’s degree in social work and one year of directly related professional casework or case management experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a related human service field and two years of directly related professional casework or case management experience. The college or university issuing the 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 or 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 Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires a valid driver’s license. Requires completion of a background check and self‑disclosure of criminal history. Requires physical, visual and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties. Overtime is a condition of employment. The employee may be requested or required to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last‑minute overtime, evenings, weekends, and in a 24‑hour on‑call capacity. The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties mentioned. Benefits Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance. 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually. 12 Paid Sick Days annually (carry over from year to year). 10‑25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually – 10 days in the first year of employment. Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12‑hour & part‑time work schedules (as applicable). 13 Paid Holidays annually; 14 on even numbered years. Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position). 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave. Deferred Compensation Program – a supplemental retirement plan. Optional Pre‑Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP). Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility. GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans. 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions. Work Hours and Location Work Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Headquarter Location: 500 42nd St, Rock Island, Illinois, 61201 Work County: Rock Island Supervisor: Kelly Herd Agency Contact: Denise Bean‑Mathis Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Phone #: View phone number on click.appcast.io Posting Group: Social Services #J-18808-Ljbffr