PERMANENCY SPECIALIST - PEORIA

State of Illinois • Peoria, IL

2d • $6,460 - $9,337 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is hiring a Permanency Specialist to provide professional child welfare casework services to children and families. Under general supervision, the role determines the need for and coordinates placements of children in substitute care facilities. It also involves interviewing clients and professionals to support ongoing assessment of problems and the development of treatment plans. The position works with intact families and children in their homes and/or substitute care, and supports the safety and stability of children and youth.

Requirements

• One of the following education and experience combinations is required: a master's degree in social work; a master's degree in a related human service field plus one year of directly related professional casework or case management experience; a bachelor's degree in social work plus one year of directly related professional casework or case management experience; or a bachelor's degree in a related human service field plus two years of directly related professional casework or case management experience.
• Degrees must be issued by an accredited college or university; social work degree programs must be approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Directly related experience must concern family preservation, family reunification, adoption, youth development, counseling, advocacy services, or a related field.
• Valid driver's license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance are required.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties.
• Must be able to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime; evenings and weekends; and in a 24-hour on-call capacity.

Responsibilities

• Provide experienced professional casework services to children and families.
• Work with intact families and children in their homes and/or substitute care.
• Interview clients and professionals to gather information for continued diagnosis of problems and development of treatment plans.
• Transport clients when taking protective custody, placing them in substitute care, or changing their placement location.
• Prepare and maintain case documentation for planning, implementing, and evaluating services.
• Participate in case staffings to facilitate case transfers and in multidisciplinary diagnostic and technical staff conferences to assess needed services.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the position.

Benefits

• Pension program
• Competitive group insurance benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• 3 paid personal business days annually
• 12 paid sick days annually, with unused days carrying over from year to year
• 10–25 days of paid vacation annually, including 10 days in the first year of employment
• 13 paid holidays annually, and 14 in even-numbered years
• Flexible work schedules when available and dependent on position
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax medical care and dependent care assistance plans
• 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 for Chicago employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level