CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST Decatur , Illinois Apply Now This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11984930 Location: Decatur, IL, US, 62526 Job Requisition ID:[38938]{lang="en-US"careersite-propertyid="customfield2"} DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Ourgoal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. Inevery effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching familyreunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are ourfocus. Agency :Department of Children and Family Services Title: Foster Home Licensing Specialist-UMP Title\ Closing Date/Time: 07/01/24/11:59 pm\ Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/24) \$6,005/MonthFull Salary Range \$6,005-\$8,678/Month\ Job Type: Social Services\ County: Macon\ Number of Vacancies: 1\ Plan/BU: RC063 This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of therelevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to thefilling of this position. All applicants who want to be considered for this positionMUSTapplyelectronically throughtheillinois.jobs2web.com {target=" blank"rel="noopener"}website. State of Illinois employees should click thelink near the top left to apply throughtheSuccessFactors {target=" blank"rel="noopener"}employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, handdelivery) will not be considered. It is highly recommended that you upload official college transcriptsand resume. Position Overview The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking anorganized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as FosterHome Licensing Specialist. Under general supervision, this position willcomplete the required assessment to ensure that families meet DCFSlicensing standards and are prepared to care for children. The positionwill provide support and strengthen Department relationships with fosterparents and assist families in resolving compliance issues. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionateabout children and interested in playing a role in ensuring that fosterhomes provide a safe, caring environment for children. DCFS offers acompetitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pensionprogram. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellentorganizational skills and strong communication skills. We invite you tojoin our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the livesof the children and families of Illinois. Job Responsibilities

• Completes the required assessment to ensure that families meet DCFSlicensing standards and are prepared to care for children.
• Coordinates with other units and staff, including the Office ofProfessional Development, caseworkers, investigators, recruiters, andfoster parent support specialists.
• Consults with DCFS staff and C&A LANs with recommendations about theselection of foster family resources that best meet the needs ofchildren, including recommendations for support services to maintain theresources.
• Conducts investigations relative to complaints about licensedfoster/adoptive homes in accordance with the Childcare Act.
• Provides/maintains reports, statistics, records and documentation ofactivities on a monthly basis or as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr