DCFS HIRING EVENT 6/12/23-CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST- (DAP) Urbana
Company: Illinois Department of Children & Family Services
Location: Urbana
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
DCFS HIRING EVENT 6/12/23-CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST- (DAP)
Urbana
We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing
diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee
backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our
ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills
welcome
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing
reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further,
federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation
to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you
require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview
for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process.
Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited
to, making a change to the application process (if possible),
providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language
interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring
process, you will need to provide a certification of disability
from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois
Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation
Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting
documentation should be uploaded under My Documents Additional
Documents section for each application.
Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to
Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at or call
for further information and to request or discuss an
accommodation.
Sponsorship for Employment
The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment
visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent
employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently
authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Disclosure of Salary Information
In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et
seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job
applicant's wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not
made based on an applicant's wage or salary history. To that end,
please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or
other profile or application materials .
Date: May 22, 2023
Location:
Urbana, IL, US,
Job Requisition ID: 27458
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.
Agency : Department of Children and Family Services
Closing Date/Time: 06/13/2023
Salary: $4,982 - $7,369/Month - Anticipated Starting Salary
$4,982/Month Step 1C
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Champaign
Number of Vacancies: 50
Plan/BU: RC063
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 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.
This posting is for an on-the-spot hiring event on June 12, 2023,
where DCFS will offer permanent positions for this title to
qualified applicants. If attending, you will need to bring your
valid driver's license and social security card or valid passport,
and a voided check to sign up for direct deposit. If you are unable
to attend, please be prepared to provide these documents
immediately upon request.
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU UPLOAD OFFICIAL COLLEGE
TRANSCRIPTS AND RESUME.
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking
an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to
serve as Deferred Assignment Permanency Specialist. Under general
supervision, this position will provide professional child welfare
casework services to children and families, determining the need
and coordinating the placement of children in substitute care
facilities. Additionally, the position will conduct interviews with
clients and professionals to obtain information for the continued
diagnosis of problems and development of treatment plans. 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.
Job Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
1. Preferably requires a master's degree in social work;
or
2. Requires a master's degree in a related human service field
supplemented by one year of directly related professional
casework/case management experience;
or
3. Requires a bachelor's degree in social work and one year of
directly related professional professional casework/case management
experience;
or
4. 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
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Location : 508 S Race St Urbana, IL
Supervisor: Rebecca Woodard
Agency Contact:
Mike Bolt
PIN: 360445
REQ: 27458
Job Family: Social Services
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
homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile"
link in the top right of the 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 - 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
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