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Elgin, IL, US, 60123

Job Requisition ID:  44956

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.

 

Job Requisition ID: 44956 
Closing Date/Time: 03/11/2025​
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Position Title:  CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - (Upward Mobility Program)

Class Title: CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 07218 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,005 monthly; Full Range $6,005 - $8,678/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Kane
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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Why Work for Illinois?

 

 

Working 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.

 

No 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.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Subsidy Support Specialist.  Under general supervision, this position will provide professional child welfare adoption and subsidized guardianship services to pre and post adoption and subsidized guardianship families.  The position will identify children appropriate for adoption/guardianship and conduct assessments and home studies to determine the suitability of prospective adoptive homes. 

 

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 find their forever home.  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

  • Serves as Subsidy Support Specialist
  • Prepares and counsels birth parents and adoptive families regarding placement or conversion to adoption or subsidized guardianship
  • Prepares and maintains necessary case documentation for planning, implementing, and evaluating services
  • Maintains case files to ensure the presence of requisite legal documents, including court orders, financial or subsidy agreements, home studies, investigations and background checks, assessments, and diagnostic/medical reports
  • Responds to informational requests regarding adoption services and shares expertise in adoption with child welfare staff in both public and private delivery systems (i.e., CPS/CWS staff, new workers, Adoption Preservation program staff, etc.)
  • Reviews billings and contracts regarding adoption and guardianship assistance cases for accuracy of information
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

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

  • Requires ability to pass a background check.
  • Requires possession of a valid driver’s license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance.
  • Requires physical, visual, and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties.
  • The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm 
Work Location: Elgin - 595 S State St 
Supervisor: E. Runte

Agency Contact: Tiffany Kemp
Email: Tiffany.Kemp@illinois.gov
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).