RECRUITMENT & RESOURCES SPECIALIST

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Location:

East St Louis, IL, US, 62201

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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

Title:Social Service Program Planner IV
Closing Date/Time:10/15/2024
Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary $7,066/month Full Salary Range:
$7,066 – $10,326/month
Job Type:Salaried
County:St. Clair
Number of Vacancies:1
Plan/BU:RC062

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relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the
filling of this position.

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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
Recruitment and Resources Specialist. Subject to management approval,
this position will coordinate, monitor, and develop the foster care
recruitment program for an assigned area, working to ensure the
effective implementation of a locally focused, targeted foster home
recruitment plan. The position will travel to various locations to host,
attend, and/or conduct community presentations to recruit foster
families. This position will utilize Spanish speaking skills in the
performance of duties.This position provides a great opportunity for
someone who is passionate about children and interested in helping
ensure that foster families are available for children in care. 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

As a Recruitment and Resources Specialist, conceptualizes, coordinates,
monitors, and develops the foster care recruitment program for an
assigned area, working to ensure the effective implementation of a
locally focused, targeted foster home recruitment plan

Provides professional support and strengthens Department relationships
with foster parents

Develops and implements a localized plan to identify resource needs

Translates and interprets, both orally and in writing, for Spanish
speaking clients regarding services available and the proper completion
of forms

In conjunction with the Office of Contract Administration, develops
contracts for unmet service needs

Provides professional assistance and resource development support to
casework staff w ith specialized, problematic service need cases

Provides and maintains reports and analyzes data with respective
workers, supervisors, and administrators to facilitate an u