at Illinois Department of Children & Family Services in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job 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.
Job Requisition ID: 48571
Closing Date: 08/18/2025
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Title: Child Welfare Specialist (Upward Mobility Program)
Class Title: CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 07218
Skill Option: UMP Credential
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,242/Month - Full Salary Range $6,242-$9,021/Month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063
Merit Comp Code:
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.
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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Essential Functions- Serves as Agencies and Institutions Licensing Specialist
- Plans, arranges, and conducts licensing orientation for clients who want to become licensed
- Prepares required licensing statistical reports by their respective deadlines
- Reviews compliance by child care institutions and group homes with behavior management regulations
- Prepares data for and provides input into administrative hearings regarding service and licensing compliance issues and complaints against private agencies, their staff, and/or foster homes
- Maintains client records (to include filing documents as needed) in accordance with federal and state statutes and guidelines, Department rule, procedure, and accreditation standards
