CHILD WELFARE LICENSING BACKGROUND CHECK SPECIALIST

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

Job Description

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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: 48763 
Closing Date: 08/22/2025
​Agency: Department of Children and Family Services

Title: Office Specialist (Upward Mobility Program)
Class Title: OFFICE SPECIALIST - 30080 
Skill Option: Keyboarding 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,414/Month - Full Salary Range $4,414-$5,926/Month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC028 Paraprofessional Human Services Employees, AFSCME
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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Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

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.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Child Care/Child Welfare Licensing Background Check Specialist.  Under general direction, this position will provide input into regulating, monitoring, and controlling the Department’s Child Care and Child Welfare Employee Licensing Background Check Unit, serving as liaison between the licensing workers and employers in facilities licensed by the Department.  The position will develop and provide comprehensive complex, database reports, utilizing extensive knowledge and understanding of multiple software programs. 

 The position will also receive and evaluate Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System results and criminal history rep sheets to determine what information is appropriate to be sent to licensing workers/employers for review and recommendation.  This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is detail oriented and interested in playing a supporting role in the Department’s licensing operations.  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.

• Serves as Child Care/Child Welfare Licensing Background Check Specialist 
• Prepares and keyboards documents which impact program policies and procedures, as well as confidential documents related to the performance of unit personnel
• Develops and provides comprehensive complex database reports, utilizing extensive knowledge and understanding of multiple software programs, which include highly confidential data for distribution to licensing workers/employers
• Receives and evaluates CANTS documents/criminal history rap sheets to determine what information is appropriate to be sent to licensing workers/employers for review and recommendation.
•  Identifies unique or complex situations requiring specialized assistance
• Prepares correspondence using Department-authorized forms to inform licensing workers/employers of pertinent information needing to be assessed and returned to the Department for review.
• Attends staff development & training sessions
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties