Permanency Specialist (Ump) Springfield

Job Requisition ID : 51385

Closing Date : 11 / 20 / 2025

Agency : Department of Children and Family Services

Class Title : CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 07218

Working Title : PERMANENCY SPECIALIST (UMP) - SPRINGFIELD

Skill Option : None

Bilingual Option : None

Salary : Anticipated Starting Salary $6242 a month; Full Range $6242 - $9021 a month

Job Type : Salaried

Category : Full Time

County : Sangamon

Number of Vacancies : 1

Bargaining Unit Code : RC063 Professional Employees EducatorsJuvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinatorsand Physicians AFSCME

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 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.

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 youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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.

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.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Permanency Specialist providingexperienced professional casework services to children and families.
• Works with intact families and children in home and / or substitute care.
• Conducts interviews with clients and professionals to obtain information for the continued diagnosis of problems and development of treatment plans.
• Transports clients when taking protective custody when placing them in substitute care and when changing placement location.
• Prepares and maintains case documentation for planning implementing and evaluating services.
• Participates in case staffings to facilitate case transfer and participates in multi-disciplinary diagnostic and technical staff conferences to assess needed services.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

The college or university issuing a bachelors or masters 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 Employment

About the Agency

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting every effort from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption children and families are our focus.

As a State of Illinois Employee you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following :

For more information about our benefits please follow this link : Hours : Monday - Friday 8 : 30am - 5 : 00pm

Work Location : 1124 N Walnut St Springfield Illinois 62702

Supervisor : Angie Danzeisen

Agency Contact : Denise Bean-Mathis

Email : Phone # :

Posting Group : Social Services

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP) . General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles. To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission . UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.

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 in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources :

State employees : Log in to the career portalfor State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees : 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 :

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 6242 - 9021