INTACT SERVICES SPECIALIST(UMP)-LINCOLN
About The Position
This position serves as an Intact Services Specialist within the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The role involves providing follow-up services to parents and families to ensure they are connected with appropriate service providers. The specialist will offer immediate oversight to families seeking non-investigatory prevention services and will make referrals to community resources. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining case documentation, preparing statistical and narrative reports, and collaborating with other departmental units to facilitate positive outcomes for non-child abuse/neglect matters such as prevention services, dependencies, court supervision, and runaways. This position is part of the Upward Mobility Program (UMP).
Requirements
- Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
- Requires travel, 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
- 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 a Bachelor's degree in social work and one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience; or 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.
Nice To Haves
- UMP Credential
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; prepares statistical and narrative reports
- 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.
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
