Permanency Specialist
Company: Illinois Department of Children and Family Service
Location: Springfield
Posted on: October 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62702 Job Requisition ID: 42184
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 Working Title: Child Welfare Specialist-Permanency (UMP) -
Springfield Class Title: CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 07218 Closing
Date/Time: 11/08/2024 Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,005 a
month; Full Range $6,005 - $8,678 a month Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time County: Sangamon Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063 Posting Identification Number: 42184 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. *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.* 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 Permanency Specialist. Under
general supervision, this position will provide professional child
welfare casework services to children and families, determining the
need and coordinating the placement 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 provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate
about children and interested in playing a role in ensuring the
safety and stability of children and youth. 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. Essential
Functions Serves as a Permanency Specialist which provides
experienced professional casework services to children and
families; determines the need and coordinates the placement of
children in substitute care facilities; provides recommendations
and testifies in court as to client history and future plans of
client behavior; provides assistance in the preparation of
witnesses for testifying and prepares studies ordered by the court;
participates in the administrative case review process; informs
clients of their appeal rights and procedures and assists clients
in the initiation of appeal rights; establishes goals for children
and parents; prepares reports on progress or lack of progress
toward goal; coordinates the development of a comprehensive,
family-centered, culturally relevant assessment of children and
families; maintains ongoing assessment of needs and strengths;
evaluates the progress of the family toward attainment of minimum
parenting standards, as well as the effectiveness and
appropriateness of utilized services toward the goals of family
preservation, family reunification, or another appropriate
permanency outcome for the child; provides feedback to the family
regarding progress; on a rotating basis, assigned to 24 hour "on
call" duty in addition to normal assignments, to ensure that
services are provided as mandated by statute and policy. Works with
intact families and children in home and/or substitute care;
develops service plans to address needs of families within agency
timeframes; evaluates service delivery and reviews service plans
and permanency goals, making changes to meet the needs of the child
and family. Conducts interviews with clients and professionals to
obtain information for the continued diagnosis of problems and
development of treatment plans; counsels on available concrete and
supportive services and available therapeutic services and provides
same; implements service plans with families; provides services
directly and/or makes referrals for services; provides support,
guidance, and coordination to foster parents and service providers;
monitors to ensure appropriate visits occur between parents and
children in placements and siblings not placed together; drives to
field locations to conduct on-site interviews. Transports clients
when taking protective custody, when placing them in substitute
care, and when changing placement location; transports clients to
appointments (i.e., court hearings, medical appointments,
counseling sessions, police station, etc.) and to necessitate the
delivery of client services. Prepares and maintains case
documentation for planning, implementing, and evaluating services;
completes various agency forms, including case notes, payment,
eligibility, visitation, and court reports; prepares statistical
and narrative reports. Essential Functions Participates in case
staffings to facilitate case transfer and participates in
multi-disciplinary diagnostic and technical staff conferences to
assess needed services, provides input into supervisory conferences
and consultation with other disciplines for casework planning,
obtains information of community and agency resources seeking
specialized services for clients, develops and maintains working
relationships with community and other state agencies, providing
interpretation of agency responsibilities. Performs other duties as
required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the
duties numerated 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 (1) one year of directly
related professional casework/case management experience related to
family preservation, family reunification, adoption, youth
development, counseling and advocacy services or a related field;
OR requires a bachelor's degree in social work and (1) one year of
directly related professional casework/case management experience
related to family preservation, family reunification, adoption,
youth development, counseling and advocacy services or a related
field; OR requires a bachelor's degree in a related human service
field and (2) two years of directly related professional
casework/case management experience related to family preservation,
family reunification, adoption, youth development, counseling and
advocacy services or a related field. 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 the ability
to pass a background check. 3. Requires physical, visual and
auditory ability to carry out assigned duties. 4. Requires ability
to work in a 24 hour on call capacity. Work Hours: Monday - Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm Work Location: Springfield - 1124 N Walnut St
Supervisor: Shirril Lawson PIN# / PUC#: 357144 / 90686757 Agency
Contact: Denise Bean-Mathis 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.
To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position,
employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP
grade notice to their application documents prior to submission.
UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade
Documentation section of the application. This position DOES NOT
contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).
Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Salary:
$72,060 - $104,136 Annual Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: Illinois Department of Children and Family Service, Saint Charles , Permanency Specialist, Other , Springfield, Missouri
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