Child Welfare Specialist (Spanish Speaking)

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Location:

Bourbonnais, IL, US, 60914

Job Requisition ID:[41835]{lang=”en-US”
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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:Child Welfare Specialist-Upward Mobility Program-Spanish
Speaking
Closing Date/Time:10/31/2024
Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary $6,005 Full Salary Range
$6,005 – $8,678/Month
Job Type:Salaried
Category:Full Time
County:Kankakee
Number of Vacancies:1
Bargaining Unit:RC063

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filling of this position.

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Posting Identification Number41835

## 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, utilizing Spanish speaking skills in the
performance of duties. 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 Deferred Assignment Permanency Specialist.

Works with intact families and children in home and/or substitute care.

Conducts interviews with clients and professionals to obtain information
for the continued diagnosis of problems and development of treatment
plans.

Transports clients when taking protective custody, when placing them in
substitute care, and when changing placement location.

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

Prepares and maintains case documentation for planning, implementing,
and evaluating services.

Participa tes in case staffings to facilitate case transfer and
participates in multi-disciplinary diagnostic and technical staff
conferences to assess needed services.

Performs other duties as required or assigned wh