SOCIAL SERVICE COMMUNITY PLANNER

Job Requisition ID: 53942 
Opening Date: 01/01/2026
Closing Date: 03/17/2026
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: SOCIAL SERVICE COMMUNITY PLANNER - 41295 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $4,414/month. Full Range: $4,414-$5,926/month.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Will
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.

 

 

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.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Contract Support Staff
• Audits, reviews, monitors, and completes monitoring and service level data reports regarding day care clients and providers and associated billing
• Serves as a resource for Department and private agency staff, day care providers, clients, and foster parents regarding day care policies, procedures, and payment regulations
• Maintains complex information systems of monitoring and service delivery data and develops various reports as assigned, performing all related functions in a timely manner
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school
• Requires two years of experience in a community serviced by a demonstration project or a similar community experience

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass a background check
• Requires ability to travel and possession of a valid driver’s license 
• All conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

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.

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

• 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 (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
• Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensati