Permanency Specialist

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• Job Requisition
• Closing Date: 01/27/2026
• Agency:
  Department of Children and Family Services
• Class
  
  Title:
  
  CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 07218
• Skill Option: UMP Credential
• Bilingual Option:
  None
• Salary:
  Anticipated Starting Salary $6,242;
  Full Range $6,242 - $9,021 Monthly

• Job Type: Salaried
• Category:
  Full Time
• County:
  Will
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees

Educators, Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators, and Physicians AFSCME

Merit Comp Code

This position is a union position; relevant collective bargaining agreements apply. All applicants who want to be considered must apply electronically through the Illinois jobs website. State of Illinois employees should apply through Success Factors.

Applications submitted via email or paper will not be considered.

It is highly recommended that you upload college transcripts and resume.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication. Whether you are helping to improve schools, protect natural resources, or support families in need, you are part of something bigger that touches every life in Illinois.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services seeks an organized, professional, and results‑oriented individual to serve as Permanency Specialist. Under general supervision, this position provides professional child welfare casework services to children and families, determines placement needs, and coordinates placement in substitute care facilities. The role also conducts interviews to support diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing service delivery.

• Serve as Permanency Specialist.
• Work with intact families and children in home or substitute care.
• Conduct interviews with clients and professionals for diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Transport clients when taking protective custody or changing placement sites.
• Prepare and maintain case documentation for planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Participate in case staffings, interdisciplinary conferences, and case transfer activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the role.

DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program.

The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, strong communication skills, and a passion for child welfare.