Social Worker - Illinois Department of Children and Family Services : Job Details

Job Requisition ID: 49364 Closing Date: 09/09/2025 Agency: Department of Children and Family Services Class Title: CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 07218 Skill Option: UMP Credential Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,242 monthly; Full Range $6,242-$9,021 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 Merit Comp Code: PUC : 90682857 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 position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. 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 you're helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you're part of something bigger-something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you're looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule-flexible 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. Position Overview The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Intact Family Recovery Advanced Specialist. Under general supervision, this position will serve as monitor and agency liaison for the Department's Intact Family Recovery Project, providing consultation and technical assistance to child welfare and substance use disorder purchase of service agency staff. The position will coordinate the flow of referrals from the Division of Child Protection to the purchase of service agency and monitor the Department's casework services to substance affected families. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in playing a 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 monitor and agency liaison for the Department's Intact Family Recovery Project Monitors the Department's casework services to substance affected families, including but not limited to the Juvenile Court SUD Assessment Program, Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Support Program, and toxicology testing program Identifies technical assistance and consultation needs of child welfare POS agencies in accessing substance use disorder services for families served by the agencies Prepares necessary documentation for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of POS agency services Provides assistance to child welfare POS agency staff with casework tasks they are unable to perform directly without DCFS assistance, including checks of DCFS information systems and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) eligibility and benefits 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; or requires a bachelor's degree in social work and one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience; or requires a bachelor's degree in a related human service field and two years of directly related professional casework/case management experience The college or university issuing a bachelor's or master's degree must be accredited, and the degree program in social work must be approved by the Council on Social Work Education. The directly related professional casework/case management experience must be related to family preservation, family reunification, adoption, youth development, counseling, and advocacy services or a related field. Conditions of Employment 1. Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history 2. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license. 3. Requires physical, visual and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties 4. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. About the Agency DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois. The Office of Employee Services works in a supportive capacity by managing human resources functions to enable front line workers to fulfill the Department's mission of providing services for children and youth. Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM Work Location: 1911 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60616 Agency Contact: Tiffany Norton Email: [email removed] Posting Group: Social Services This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles. To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application. This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs). APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. Non-State employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account. If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources: State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website. The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail , spam , or other folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses: [email removed] [email removed] Employment Type: Full Time