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Illinois Department of Children & Family Services CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST in Marion, Illinois
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Location:
Marion, IL, US, 62959
Job Requisition ID:[43151]{lang="en-US" careersite-propertyid="customfield2"}
Job Requisition ID:43151\ Closing Date/Time:01/07/2025?\ Agency:Department of Children and Family Services\ Class Title:CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 07218\ Skill Option:None\ Bilingual Option:None\ Salary:\$6,005 - \$8,678 Monthly (Anticipated starting salary \$6,005/mo. - Step 1B)\ Job Type:Salaried\ Category:Full Time\ County:Williamson\ Number of Vacancies:2\ Plan/BU:RC063
PUC:90682768
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Posting Identification Number43151
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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 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 assistan
