Deferred Assignment Permanency Specialist

Location: 

Effingham, IL, US, 62401

Job Requisition ID:  36059

THIS POSTING IS FOR THE HIRING EVENT (FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS) ON 3/27/24 ONLY 

DCFS WILL OFFER THIS TITLE TO QUALIFIED APPLICANTS AT THE EVENT

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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 

Title: Child Welfare Specialist - Deferred Assignment Permanency - Effingham
Closing Date/Time: 04/01/2024 
Salary:   $5,592 - $8,344 Monthly (Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,592 - Step 1c)  
Job Type:   Salaried 
County:   Effingham  
Number of Vacancies:   25  
Plan/BU: RC063   

REQ#: 36059

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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 Deferred Assignment 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.

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as a Deferred Assignment Permanency Specialist which provides experienced professional casework services to children and families

2. Works with intact families and children in home and/or substitute care

3. Conducts interviews with clients and professionals to obtain information for the continued diagnosis of problems and development of treatment plans

4. Transports clients when taking protective custody when placing them in substitute care and when changing placement location

5. Prepares and maintains case documentation for planning, implementing, and evaluating services

6. Participates in case staffings to facilitate case transfer and participates in multi-disciplinary diagnostic and technical staff conferences to assess needed services

7. 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 ability to pass a background check.

3. Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.  This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.  This also requires the ability to work in a 24 hour “on call” capacity.

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

5. 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: 401 Industrial Ave Effingham, IL 62401-2841 

Supervisor: Wendy Ingersoll 
Agency Contact: 

Zack Booher

Email: zackary.booher@illinois.gov

Posting Group:  Social Services  

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