PERMANENCY SPECIALIST

Job Requisition ID: 57069 Opening Date: 06/29/2026 Closing Date: 07/28/2026 Agency: Department of Children and Family Services Class Title: CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 07218 Skill Option: UMP Credential Bilingual Option: Spanish 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: Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. 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To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials. 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. We offer a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a generous pension program. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership and communication capabilities. Join our innovative team to make a positive difference in the lives of children and families in 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. Minimum Qualifications Preferably: a master’s degree in social work. Alternatively: A master’s degree in a related human service field, supplemented by one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience. Alternatively: A bachelor’s degree in social work and one year directly related professional casework/case management experience. Alternatively: A bachelor’s degree in a related human service field and two years of directly related professional casework/case management experience. Ability to speak and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level. This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title. The 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 related field. Conditions of Employment Requires travel, 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 a condition of employment; you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last‑minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends and in a 24‑hour "on call" capacity. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Benefits Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance. 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually. 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year). 10‑25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one 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. This Position Does Not Contain Specialized Skills This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs). #J-18808-Ljbffr