This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11604619 Location: Elgin, IL,US, 60123

　　Job Requisition ID: 31713

　　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: 02/13/2024

　　Salary: \$3,722.00-\$5,126.00/Month-Anticipated Starting Salary\$3,722/Month

　　Job Type: Salaried Full Time

　　County: Kane

　　Number of Vacancies: 1

　　Plan/BU: RC028

　　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.

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

　　Posting Identification Number - 335354

　　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. The position will also useSpanish speaking skills in the performance of duties. This positionprovides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate aboutchildren and interested in playing a supporting role in ensuring thesafety and stability of children and youth. DCFS offers a competitivecompensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The idealcandidate for this position will have excellent organizational skillsand strong communication skills. We invite you to join our innovativeteam to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children andfamilies of Illinois.

　　Job Responsibilities

　　Serves as Permanency Assistant to Child Welfare Specialists.

　　Provides support to Child Welfare Specialist efforts to move youth toappropriate permanency options.

　　Provides support and feedback to the assigned worker regardingobservation of child during a child parent visitation when applicable.

　　Observes children and reports to the caseworker and/or supervisor anyunusual behavior relating to the mental, social adjustment, and overallhealth of children.

　　Translates and interprets both orally and in writing, for Spanishspeaking clients regarding services available and the proper completionof forms.

　　Attends and provides input into team meetings.

　　Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonablywithin the scope of the duties enumerated above.