INTACT SERVICES SPECIALIST(UMP)(SPANISH SPEAKING)-HILLSIDE

State of Illinois•Hillside, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as an Intact Services Specialist within the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The role focuses on providing prevention services and referrals to families in need, ensuring they are connected with appropriate community resources. The specialist will also be responsible for case documentation, collaborating with other departmental units, and providing translation services for Spanish-speaking clients. This position is part of the Upward Mobility Program (UMP) and requires Spanish language proficiency.

Requirements

Requires ability to translate and interpret Spanish at a colloquial skill level.
Requires travel, a valid driver’s license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance.
Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
Requires physical, visual and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties.

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

Responsibilities

Serves as Intact Services Specialist
Provides follow up to parents and families to ensure appropriate linkages have been made with service providers
Provides immediate oversight to families who are requesting non-investigatory prevention services and provides referral services to neighborhood/community resources.
Prepares and maintains case documentation for planning, implementing, and evaluating services
Works with other Departmental units to facilitate positive outcomes and provision of services for non-child abuse/neglect matters, including prevention services, dependencies, court supervision, runaways, etc.
Translates and interprets, both orally and in writing, for Spanish speaking clients regarding services available and the proper completion of forms.
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)