EDUCATION REVIEWER

State of Illinois•Aurora, IL

7d•$6,460 - $9,337•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as a CWS/Education Reviewer. 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 leadership and communication capabilities. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Requirements

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.
Requires that the experience include casework/case management experience in the school system and/or ISBE funded programs; requires extensive knowledge of current education strategies, theories, and principles as evidenced by at least one year of experience working in the school system or ISBE funded systems in a role requiring the implementation of such.
Requires ability to pass a background check.
Requires possession of a valid driver's license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance.
Requires physical, visual, and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties.

Nice To Haves

Prefers two years of experience in casework/case management in the school system and/or ISBE funded programs.
Prefers two years of experience utilizing extensive knowledge of current education strategies, theories, and principles in a public or private organization.

Responsibilities

Serves as Education Reviewer.
Monitors the implementation of early childhood/child welfare collaborative programming within the region.
Serves as liaison to Head Start/Early Head Start grantee agencies; monitors and maintains the DCFS/Head Start/Early Head Start shared data list agreement.
Develops services and resources for inclusion in the statewide database; makes recommendations regarding the statewide IDCFS/Head Start/Early Head Start strategic plan; participates in regional work groups to develop and implement goals within the statewide Intergovernmental Agreement.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)