PERMANENCY SPECIALIST (UMP) - GALESBURG

Position Overview The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results‑oriented individual to serve as Permanency Specialist. The position provides professional child welfare casework services, determines needs and coordinates placement of children in substitute care facilities, conducts interviews with clients and professionals, and develops treatment plans. Essential Functions Serves as Permanency Specialist, providing professional casework services to children and families. Works with intact families and children in home and/or substitute care. Conducts interviews with clients and professionals to obtain information for diagnosis and treatment planning. Transports clients when placing them in substitute care or changing placement location. Prepares and maintains case documentation for planning, implementing, and evaluating services. Participates in case staffings and multidisciplinary conferences to assess needed services. Performs other duties within the scope of the enumerated duties. Minimum Qualifications Preferably requires a master’s degree in social work; OR a master’s degree in a related human service field with 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 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 experience must involve family preservation, family reunification, adoption, youth development, counseling, and advocacy services. Conditions of Employment Requires a valid driver’s license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance. Requires ability to pass a background check. Requires physical, visual and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties. Overtime is required, including evenings, weekends, and a 24‑hour on‑call capacity. Conditions are related to job duties. Benefits A Pension Program Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually 12 Paid Sick Days annually (carry over) 10–25 Days of Paid Vacation annually (10 days in first year) Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12‑hour & part‑time schedules 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years Flexible Work Schedules when available 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave Deferred Compensation Program Optional Pre‑Tax Programs such as MCAP, DCAP Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only) Work Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm #J-18808-Ljbffr