Permanency Assistant

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• Job Requisition ID:**58448**\
  
  

Opening Date:**09/01/2026**\

Closing Date:**09/16/2026**\

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

Class Title:**CHILD DEVELOPMENT AIDE - 07184**\

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• Working Title:**Permanency Assistant - Decatur
• Skill Option:**None**\
  
  

Bilingual Option:**None**\

Salary:**Anticipated Starting Salary \$4,407/mo; Full Salary Range

\$4,407/mo - \$5,879/mo**\

Job Type:**Salaried**\

Category:**Full Time**\

Number of Vacancies:**1**\

Bargaining Unit Code:**RC028 Paraprofessional Human Services Employees,

AFSCME\

• Work Hours**: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM\
• Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability**:Not available, fully
  
  

in office\

• Headquarter Location**:Decatur - 2920 N Oakland Ave\
• Work County**:Macon
• Supervisor:**Amy Schroeder\
• Agency Contact**:[denise.bean-mathis@illinois.gov /
  
  

217-524-0275](mailto:DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV){target="_self"}

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## Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an

organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as

Permanency Assistant. Under general supervision, this position will

provide assistance in making arrangements of placements for children.

The position will drive to transport children to and from placements, as

well as for court hearings, health exams, medical appointments, etc. The

position will also provide assistance with program activities for

children and will observe children and report to the caseworker and/or

supervisor any unusual behavior relating to the mental, social

adjustment, and overall health of children. This position provides a

great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and

interested in playing a supporting role in ensuring the safety and

stability 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.

## Essential Functions

• Serves as Permanency Assistant to Child Welfare Specialists
• Provides support to Child Welfare Specialist efforts to move youth
  
  

to appropriate Permanency options

• Provides support and feedback to the assigned worker regarding
  
  

observation of child during a child parent visitation when

applicable

• Observes children and reports to the caseworker and/or supervisor
  
  

any unusual behavior relating to the mental, social adjustment, and

overall health of children

• Attends and provides input into team meetings
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably
  
  

within the scope of the duties enumerated above