Child Welfare Specialist

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Location:

Centralia, IL, US, 62801

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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)
Closing Date/Time:
Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary $6,005/Month – Full Salary Range
$6,005-$8,678/Month
Job Type:Salaried
Category:Full Time
County:Clinton
Number of Vacancies:1
Plan/BU:RC063

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filling of this position.

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Posting Identification Number137568

## Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an
organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Foster
Home Licensing Specialist. Under general supervision, this position will
complete the required assessment to ensure that families meet DCFS
licensing standards and are prepared to care for children. The position
will provide support and strengthen Department relationships with foster
parents and assist families in resolving compliance issues.

This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate
about children and interested in playing a role in ensuring that foster
homes provide a safe, caring environment for children. The ideal
candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills
and strong communication skills. DCFS offers a competitive compensation
plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. 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

– Completes the required assessment to ensure that families meet DCFS
licensing standards and are prepared to care for children
– Coordinates with other units and staff, including the Office of
Professional Development, caseworkers, investigators, recruiters,
and foster parent support specialists
– Consults with DCFS staff and Child and Adolescent Local Area
Networks(C&A LANs) with recommendations about the selection of
foster family resources that best meet the needs of children,
including recommendations for support services to maintain the
resources.
– Conducts investigations relative to complaints about licensed
foster/adoptive homes in accordance with the Childcare Act
– Provides/maintains reports, statistics, records and documentation of
activities on a monthly basis or a s needed
– Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably
within the scope of the duties enumerated above.