CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST

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• Job Requisition ID:**56233**\
  
  

Opening Date:**05/20/2026**\

Closing Date:**06/11/2026**\

Agency:**Department of Children and Family Services**\

Class Title:**CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 07218**\

Skill Option:**UMP Credential**\

Bilingual Option:**None**\

Salary:**Anticipated Starting Salary (effective 7/1/2026) \$6460

monthly; Full Range \$6460-\$9336 Shift Differential Monthly**\

Job Type:**Salaried**\

Category:**Full Time**\

County:**Cook**\

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

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

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## Agency Statement & Essential Functions

This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate

about children and focused on ensuring the safety 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.

• Serves as Child Intake and Recovery Unit Specialist.
• Maintains and monitors information in the data system and, as
  
  

necessary, follows up with direct service staff to ensure

compliance.

• Receives or obtains information for after hour medical and
  
  

psychiatric consents for youth.

• Receives calls from youth who are missing and provides information
  
  

About Returning.

• Receives and reviews CFS 1900/1901 forms for child welfare intake.
• Receives walk-in child welfare intake requests.
• Responds to information requests regarding children and youth who
  
  

are missing.

• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably
  
  

within the scope of the duties enumerated 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

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 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 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