- This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions.
- Serves as a Permanency Specialist which provides experienced professional casework services to children and families; determines the need and coordinates the placement of children in substitute care facilities; provides recommendations and testifies in court as to client history and future plans of client behavior; provides assistance in the preparation of witnesses for testifying and prepares studies ordered by the court; participates in the administrative case review process; informs clients of their appeal rights and procedures and assists clients in the initiation of appeal rights; establishes goals for children and parents; prepares reports on progress or lack of progress toward goal; coordinates the development of a comprehensive, family-centered, culturally relevant assessment of children and families; maintains ongoing assessment of needs and strengths; evaluates the progress of the family toward attainment of minimum parenting standards, as well as the effectiveness and appropriateness of utilized services toward the goals of family preservation, family reunification, or another appropriate permanency outcome for the child; provides feedback to the family regarding progress; on a rotating basis, assigned to 24 hour "on call" duty in addition to normal assignments, to ensure that services are provided as mandated by statute and policy.
- Works with intact families and children in home and/or substitute care; develops service plans to address needs of families within agency timeframes; evaluates service delivery and reviews service plans and permanency goals, making changes to meet the needs of the child and family.
- Conducts interviews with clients and professionals to obtain information for the continued diagnosis of problems and development of treatment plans; counsels on available concrete and supportive services and available therapeutic services and provides same; implements service plans with families; provides services directly and/or makes referrals for services; provides support, guidance, and coordination to foster parents and service providers; monitors to ensure appropriate visits occur between parents and children in placements and siblings not placed together; drives to field locations to conduct on-site interviews.
- Transports clients when taking protective custody, when placing them in substitute care, and when changing placement location; transports clients to appointments (i.e., court hearings, medical appointments, counseling sessions, police station, etc.) and to necessitate the delivery of client services.
- Prepares and maintains case documentation for planning, implementing, and evaluating services; completes various agency forms, including case notes, payment, eligibility, visitation, and court reports; prepares statistical and narrative reports.
- Participates in case staffings to facilitate case transfer and participates in multi-disciplinary diagnostic and technical staff conferences to assess needed services, provides input into supervisory conferences and consultation with other disciplines for casework planning, obtains information of community and agency resources seeking specialized services for clients, develops and maintains working relationships with community and other state agencies, providing interpretation of agency responsibilities.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties numerated above.
- Requires a valid driver's license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance
- Requires the ability to pass a background check.
- Requires physical, visual and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties.
- Requires ability to work in a 24 hour on call capacity.
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Permanency Specialist - Decatur, IL, United States - State of Illinois
Description
DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families.In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.
Agency :
Department of Children and Family Services
Title:
Child Welfare Specialist-Permanency (Upward Mobility) - Decatur
Closing Date/Time: 06/03/2024
Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/24) $6,005 monthly; Full Range $6,005 - $8,678
Job Type:
Salaried
County:
Macon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU:
RC063
REQ#: 37968
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Your resume, official transcripts, licenses, along with any other supporting documents can be uploaded when applying and is HIGHLY recommened.
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Permanency Specialist.
Under general supervision, this position will provide professional child welfare casework services to children and families, determining the need and coordinating the placement of children in substitute care facilities.
Additionally, the position will conduct interviews with clients and professionals to obtain information for the continued diagnosis of problems and development of treatment plans.
This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in playing a role in ensuring the safety and stability of children and youth.
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 communication skills.We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.
Job ResponsibilitiesPreferably requires a master's degree in social work; OR a master's degree in a related human service field, supplemented by (1) one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience related to family preservation, family reunification, adoption, youth development, counseling and advocacy services or a related field;
OR requires a bachelor's degree in social work and (1) one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience related to family preservation, family reunification, adoption, youth development, counseling and advocacy services or a related field;
OR requires a bachelor's degree in a related human service field and (2) two years of directly related professional casework/case management experience related to family preservation, family reunification, adoption, youth development, counseling and advocacy services or a related field.
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.
Conditions of EmploymentWork Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Location: 2920 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, Illinois, 62526
Supervisor:
Lindsay Horcharik
PIN#: 366110
Agency Contact:
Denise Bean-Mathis
Email:
(preferred)
Contact:
Office# / Cell# / Fax#
Posting Group:
Social Services
This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the homepage in the blue ribbon.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees:
Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees:
on - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s).
You may receive emails from the following addresses:
* -* -Nearest Major Market: Decatur
