Illinois Department Of Children And Family Services - Springfield, IL
posted about 1 month ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Springfield, IL
About the position
The Permanency Specialist position at the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services focuses on providing professional child welfare casework services. The role involves determining the need for and coordinating the placement of children in substitute care facilities, conducting interviews with clients and professionals, and developing treatment plans to ensure the safety and stability of children and youth.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional child welfare casework services to children and families.
- Determine the need for and coordinate the placement of children in substitute care facilities.
- Conduct interviews with clients and professionals to gather information for diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Develop treatment plans based on the information obtained from interviews and assessments.
- Ensure the safety and stability of children and youth in care.
Requirements
- Organizational skills to manage casework effectively.
- Professionalism in dealing with sensitive family situations.
- Results-oriented approach to child welfare services.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in child welfare or social work.
- Knowledge of community resources for families in need.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation plan
- Excellent benefits package
- Pension program
- Flexible job options
