Independent Living/Transitional Living Program Specialist

State of Illinois•Chicago, IN

8d•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 Child Welfare Specialist. 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 travel, possession of a valid driver’s license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance.
Requires ability to pass a background check.
Requires physical, visual, and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position.
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest.

Nice To Haves

Preferably 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.

Responsibilities

Serves as Independent Living/Transitional Living Monitor
Works with ILO/TLP agencies to develop systems to address problematic issues
Develops, maintains, and distributes to appropriate purchase of service (POS) and DCFS staff profiles of all ILO/TLP providers
Prepares necessary documents for evaluating agency services
Provides assistance in the scheduling and coordination of quarterly meetings to provide needed information and resources to providers
Reviews CYCIS data to ensure accuracy of information regarding client living arrangements
Organizes monthly ILO/TLP meetings
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)
Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
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)