Child Welfare Specialist/Upward Mobility

Location: 

East St Louis, IL, US, 62201

Job Requisition ID:  41147

DCFS 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.

​Agency :  Department of Children and Family Services

Position Title:  Child Welfare Specialist/Upward Mobility
Closing Date/Time: 09/18/2024
Salary:   Anticipated Starting Salary $ 6,005.00/month, Full Salary Range $ 6,005 - $ 8,678/month
Job Type:   Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County:   St. Clair
Number of Vacancies:   1  
Plan/BU:   RC063

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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.

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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Performance Monitoring and Execution Specialist.  Under general supervision, this position will monitor the accountability of performance outcomes of foster care and intact family services by collecting and evaluating Department and private agency performance data through case reviews.  The position will synthesize performance data into a comprehensive assessment of each Department team and private agency, utilizing objective criteria.  This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in playing a role in ensuring that children and youth receive the best services possible.  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.

Job Responsibilities

1. Monitors the accountability of performance outcomes of foster care and intact family services by collecting and evaluating Department and private agency performance data through case reviews of hard copy and electronic files, including data provided by various Department and private agency sources. 

2.  Drives to on-site locations to provide consultation and direction to Department and private agency staff regarding agency performance issues.

3. Meets with Department administrative teams to review and synthesize overall Department and private agency performance information, consult on matters related to private agency sanctions, and provide input into the development, implementation, and monitoring of corrective action and quality improvement plans.

4. Prepares regular and ad-hoc reports of a statistical and narrative nature, providing detailed and summary performance information to be shared with Department and private agency stakeholders.

5. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1.   Preferably 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 experience.

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 a related field. 

Conditions of Employment

1.  Requires a valid driver’s license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance.

2. Requires ability to pass a background check.

3. Requires physical, visual and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties.

4. All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any job duties as listed in the job description. 

Work Hours:  Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 17:00PM  
Work Location: 10 Collinsville Ave, East St Louis, Illinois, 62201  

Supervisor:  Rosie Arnette
Agency Contact: 

Deneen Locke

Email: Deneen.Locke@illinois.gov

Phone #: 312-814-1222

Posting Group: Social Services  

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program.  General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions. There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and/or licensure; and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway.

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).