FOSTER HOME LICENSING SPECIALIST

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: 44533 
 Closing Date/Time: 03/11/2025​
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services

 

Title: Child Welfare Specialist - (Upward Mobility Program)
Class Title: CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 07218 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary 6,005/Month - Full Salary Range $6,005-$8,678/Month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Effingham
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063

 

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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Posting Identification Number 44533

 

 

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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.

 

 

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Foster Home Licensing Specialist.  Under general supervision, this position will complete the required assessment to ensure that families meet DCFS licensing standards and are prepared to care for children.  The position will provide support and strengthen Department relationships with foster parents and assist families in resolving compliance issues.

This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in playing a role in ensuring that foster homes provide a safe, caring environment for children.  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

• Completes the required assessment to ensure that families meet DCFS licensing standards and are prepared to care for children
• Coordinates with other units and staff, including the Office of Professional Development, caseworkers, investigators, recruiters, and foster parent support specialists
• Consults with DCFS staff and Child and Adolescent Local Area Networks  (C&A LAN's) with recommendations about the selection of foster family resources that best meet the needs of children, including recommendations for support services to maintain the resources.
• Conducts investigations relative to complaints about licensed foster/adoptive homes in accordance with the Childcare Act
• Provides/maintains reports, statistics, records and documentation of activities on a monthly basis or as needed
• Performs oth