Child Welfare Specialist

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• Job Requisition ID:**53738\
• Closing Date:**03/10/2026\
• Agency:**Department of Children and Family Services\
• Class Title:**CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 07218\
• Skill Option:**UMP Credential\
• Bilingual Option:**None\
• Salary:**Anticipated Starting Salary \$ 6242.00/month, Full Salary
  
  

Range \$6242 - \$ 9021/month\

• Job Type:**Salaried\
• Category:**Full Time\
• County:**Winnebago\
• Number of Vacancies:**1\
• Bargaining Unit Code:**RC063 Professional Employees,
  
  

Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education

Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME\

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• Why Work for Illinois?**
  
  

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of

compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether youre

helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support

families in need, youre part of something biggersomething that touches

the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career youre looking for, we offer jobs that fit

your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard

of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to

advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits

and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and

lasting future with the State of Illinois.

## About the Agency

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.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit

Package That Includes The Following

• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental
  
  

and Vision Insurance

• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of
  
  

employment)

• Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12 - hour & part-time
  
  

work schedules (as applicable)

• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan
  
  

(MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)

• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility
• GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying
  
  

Veterans

• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago Only)
  
  

For more information about our benefits please follow this link:

https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

## Essential Functions

Serves as Perm anency Achievement Specialist

Provides professional assistance to casework staff with service

emergencies that could impact permanency, working to ensure that

situations are addressed effectively.

Provides linkages between caseworkers, recruitment/resource specialists,

adoptions staff, and community providers to expedite and finalize the

permanency process.

Composes and provides reports to Regional Administrator, Area

Administrators, and Permanency Supervisors regarding permanency

achievement status and permanency issues for cases assigned to

respective area or teams.

Provides assistance to permanency staff in understanding permanency data

in its application to achieving timely permanency outcomes.

Serves as liaison with the Division of Quality Assurance regarding

efforts to improve permanency outcomes.