CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - FOSTER HOME LICENSING SPECIALIST

at Illinois Department of Children & Family Services in Jerseyville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Jerseyville, IL, US, 62052-1853

Agency :  Department of Children and Family Services 
Closing Date/Time: 05/10/2023 
Salary:   $4,982-$7,369 (Anticipated Starting Salary: $4982.00 monthly)  
Job Type:   Salaried Full Time  
County:   Jersey  
Number of Vacancies:   1  
Plan/BU:   RC063  

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number  133936

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Foster Home Licensing Specialist.  Under general supervision, this position will complete the required assessment to ensure that families meet DCFS licensing standards and are prepared to care for children.  The position will provide support and strengthen Department relationships with foster parents and assist families in resolving compliance issues.

This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in playing a role in ensuring that foster homes provide a safe, caring environment for children.  The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong communication skills.  DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program.  We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

1. Serves as Foster Home Licensing Specialist
2. Coordinates with other units and staff, including the Office of Professional Development, caseworkers, investigators, recruiters, and foster parent support specialists.
3. Consults with DCFS staff and C&A LAN's with recommendations about the selection of foster family resources that best meet the needs of children, including recommendations for support services to maintain the resources.
4. Conducts investigations relative to complaints about licensed foster/adoptive homes in accordance with the Childcare Act. 
5. Provides/maintains reports, statistics, records and documentation of activities on a monthly basis or as needed. 
6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.