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Location:

Decatur, IL, US, 62526

Job Requisition ID:[39675]{lang="en-US"careersite-propertyid="customfield2"}

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children.Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supportingfamilies. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reachingfamily reunification or foster care and adoption, children and familiesare our focus.

Agency:Department of Children and Family Services

Title:Child Development Aide - DecaturClosing Date/Time:08/08/2024Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary $4,096/mo; Full Salary Range$4,096.00/mo - $5,464.00/moJob Type:Salaried Full TimeCounty:MaconNumber of Vacancies:1Plan/BU:RC028

REQ#: 39675

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of therelevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to thefilling of this position.

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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking anorganized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve asPermanency Assistant. Under general supervision, this position willprovide assistance in making arrangements of placements for children.The position will drive to transport children to and from placements, aswell as for court hearings, health exams, medical appointments, etc. Theposition will also provide assistance with program activities forchildren and will observe children and report to the caseworker and/orsupervisor any unusual behavior relating to the mental, socialadjustment, and overall health of children. This position provides agreat opportunity for someone who is passionate about children andinterested in playing a supporting role in ensuring the safety andstability of children and youth. DCFS offers a competitive compensationplan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate forthis position will have excellent organizational skills and strongcommunication skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to helpmake a positive difference in the lives of the children and families ofIllinois.

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as Permanency Assistant to Child Welfare Specialists byproviding assistance in making arrangements of placements for children,drives to transport children to and from placements, as well as forcourt hearings, health exams, medical appointments, counselingappointments, assessment etc., providesassistance with programactivities for children, such as socialization, and monitors to ensuresafety, emotional, and behavioral needs are met, provides assistance todirect service staff in picking up forms and/or payments that occurduring the normal processes of child placements, ensures the safety ofchildren being transported through the use of seatbelts and/orage-appropriate car seats for each minor in the auto, and accompaniesthe assigned caseworker on home visits when applicable

2.Provides support to Child Welfare Specialist efforts to move youth toappropriate Permanency options by assisting in obtaining related vitalstatistic documents for youth, obtaining related medical information andworks with the assigned casework