Job Requisition ID: 45409
Closing Date/Time: 05/22/2025
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Position Title: Child Welfare Specialist – Upward Mobility Title
Class Title: CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST – 07218
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $ 6005.00/month; Full Range $ 6005.00 – $8678.00/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063
PUC #: 90682832
Divpin #: 60-2095
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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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
- 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 child welfare contributing agencies (CWCA) sources.
- Drives to on-site locations to provide consultation and direction to Department and private agency staff regarding agency performance issues.
- Meets with Department administrative teams to review and synthesize overall Department and private agency performance information, consult on matters related to CWCA sanctions, and provide input into the development, implementation, and monitoring of corrective action and quality improvement plans.
- Prepares regular and ad-hoc reports of a statistical and narrative nature, providing detailed and summary performance information to be shared with Department and CWCA stakeholders.
- 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 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 as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 5:00PM
Work Location: Chicago – 1911 S Indiana Ave
Supervisor: Tarcia Watkins
Agency Contact: Anna DiPiazza
Email: anna.di-piazza@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).
Revolving Door Requirements:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-state employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-state employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
