PERFORMANCE MONITORING & EXECUTION SPECIALIST

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• Job Requisition ID:**55088**\
  
  

Opening Date:**04/15/2026**\

Closing Date:**04/29/2026**\

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 7-1-26) \$6460/month;

Full Range \$ 6460 - \$ 9337/month**\

Job Type:**Salaried**\

Category:**Full Time**\

County:**Sangamon**\

Number of Vacancies:**1**\

Bargaining Unit Code:**RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile

Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources

Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME**\

Merit Comp Code:**

• This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the
  
  

relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the

filling of this position.**

• All applicants who want to be considered for this positionMUSTapply
  
  

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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

## Job Responsibilities

Monitors the accountability of performance outcomes of foster care and

intact family services by collecting andevaluating Department and

private agency performance data through case reviews of hard copy and

electronic files,including data provided by various Department and child

welfare contributing agency sources.

Drives to on-site locations to provide consultation and direction to

Department and private agency staff regardingagency performance issues.

Meets with Department administrative teams to review and synthesize

overall Department and private agencyperformance information, consult on

matters related to CWCA sanctions, and provide input into the

development,implementation, and monitoring of corrective action and

quality improvement plans.

Prepares regular and ad-hoc reports of a statistical