This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11604567 Location: Decatur,IL, US, 62526

　　Job Requisition ID: 34909

　　DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Ourgoal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. Inevery effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching familyreunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are ourfocus.

　　Agency : Department of Children and Family Services

　　Closing Date/Time: 01/31/2024

　　Salary: \$5,592 to \$8,344 - Monthly (Anticipated Starting Salary\$5,592-Step 1c)

　　Job Type: Salaried Full Time

　　County: Macon

　　Number of Vacancies: 1

　　Plan/BU: RC063

　　PIN: 366110

　　Requisition ID: 34909

　　This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevantcollective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling ofthis position.

　　All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST applyelectronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State ofIllinois employees should click the link near the top left to applythrough the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

　　Your resume, official transcripts, licenses, along with any othersupporting documents can be uploaded when applying and is HIGHLYrecommened.

　　Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, handdelivery) will not be considered.

　　*Please be aware that although this title is subject to the UpwardMobility Program, you DO NOT have to be enrolled in the Upward MobilityProgram to apply. Qualifying state employees who are in the UpwardMobility Program should follow the Upward Mobility Policy Guidelineswhen applying for this title.*

　　Job Responsibilities

　　The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking anorganized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve asPermanency Specialist. Under general supervision, this position willprovide professional child welfare casework services to children andfamilies, determining the need and coordinating the placement ofchildren in substitute care facilities. Additionally, the position willconduct interviews with clients and professionals to obtain informationfor the continued diagnosis of problems and development of treatmentplans. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who ispassionate about children and interested in playing a role in ensuringthe safety and stability of children and youth. DCFS offers acompetitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pensionprogram. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellentorganizational skills and strong communication skills. We invite you tojoin our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the livesof the children and families of Illinois.

　　1. Serves as a Permanency Specialist which provides experiencedprofessional casework services to children and families; determines theneed and coordinates the placement of children in substitute carefacilities; provides recommendations and testifies in court as to clienthistory and future plans of client behavior; provides assistance in thepreparation of witnesses for testifying and prepares studies ordered bythe court; participates in the administrative case review process;informs clients of their appeal rights and procedures and assistsclients in the initiation of appeal rights; establishes goals forchildren and parents; prepares reports on progress or lack of progresstoward goal; coordinates the development of a comprehensive,family-centered, culturally relevant assessment of children andfamilies; maintains ongoing assessment of needs and strengths; evaluatesthe progress of the family toward attainment of minimum parentingstandards, as well as the effectiveness and appropriateness of utilizedservices toward the goals f family preservation, family reunification,or another appropriate permanency outcome for the child; providesfeedback to the family regarding progress; on a rotating basis, assignedto 24 hour on call duty in addition to normal assignments, to ensurethat services are provided as mandated by statute and policy.

　　2. Works with intact families and children in home and/or substitutecare; develops service plans to address needs of families within agencytimeframes; evaluates service delivery and reviews service plans andpermanency goals, making changes to meet the needs of the child andfamily.

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　　3. Conducts interviews with clients and professionals to obtaininformation for the continued diagnosis of problems and development oftreatment plans; counsels on available concrete and supportive servicesand available therapeutic services and provides same; implements serviceplans with families; provides services directly and/or makes referralsfor services; provides support, guidance, and coordination to fosterparents and service providers; monitors to ensure appropriate visitsoccur between parents and children in placements and siblings not placedtogether; drives to field locations to conduct on-site interviews.

　　4. Transports clients when taking protective custody, when placing themin subst