Child Welfare Specialist

Job Posting

Job Requisition

• Title:
  
  Child Welfare Specialist - 07218
• Agency:
  Department of Children and Family Services
• County:
  Winnebago
• Job Type: Salaried
• Category:
  Full Time
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Salary: $6,242 - $9,021 per month
• Closing Date: 03/10/2026
• Bilingual Option:
  None
• Skill Option: UMP Credential
• Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators, Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators, and Physicians AFSCME

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

• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (carry over)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually – 10 days in the first year
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even-numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program – supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre‑Tax Programs such as MCAP and DCAP
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility
• GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship benefits for qualifying veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago Only)

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. Our top‑tier benefits and retirement packages help you build a rewarding career and a lasting future.

All applicants must apply electronically through the Illinois Jobs2

Web website. State of Illinois employees should apply through the Success Factors employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or paper will not be considered.

• Serve as a permanency achievement specialist, providing professional assistance to casework staff with service emergencies that could impact permanency.
• Work to ensure that situations are addressed effectively.
• Provide linkages between caseworkers, recruitment/resource specialists, adoptions staff, and community providers to expedite and finalize the permanency process.
• Compose and provide reports to Regional Administrator, Area Administrators, and Permanency Supervisors regarding permanency achievement status and issues for cases assigned to respective area or teams.
• Assist permanency staff in understanding permanency data in its application to achieving timely permanency outcomes.
• Serve as liaison with the Division of Quality Assurance regarding efforts to improve permanency outcomes.

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement apply. All applicants who want to be considered for this position must apply electronically.