CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services
Chicago, IL · HybridFull-time$6,460–9,337/moSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services seeks a Child Welfare Specialist to serve as an Agencies and Institutions Licensing Specialist. The role includes licensing orientations, compliance reviews, reporting, administrative-hearing support, record maintenance, and coordinated reviews of private agencies. The position is based at the department’s Chicago headquarters, with an anticipated hybrid schedule of three to five days per week in the office, depending on operational needs.
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This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13834675 Job Requisition ID:59757\ Opening Date: 10/29/2026**\ Closing Date:** 11/13/2026**\ Agency:** Department of Children and Family Services Title: Child Welfare Specialist (Upward Mobility Program)\ Class Title:CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 07218\ Skill Option:UMP Credential\ Bilingual Option:None\ Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,460 a month; Full Range $6,460 - $9,337 a month**\ Job Type:** Salaried**\ Category:Full Time\ 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:**\ Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm\ Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 3 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs\ Headquarter Location: 1911 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60616\ Work County: Cook Supervisor: Robert Ware\ Agency Contact: Name: Destiny Wright 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{target="_blank" rel="noopener"} website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors{target="_blank" rel="noopener"} employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) 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 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. ## Essential Functions - Serves as Agencies and Institutions Licensing Specialist - Plans, arranges, and conducts licensing orientation for clients who want to become licensed - Prepares required licensing statistical reports by their respective deadlines. - Reviews compliance by child care institutions and group homes with behavior management regulations. - Prepares data for and provides input into administrative hearings regarding service and licensing compliance\ issues and complaints against private agencies, their staff, and/or foster homes. - Maintains client records (to include filing documents as needed) in accordance with federal and state statutes and\ guidelines, Department rule, procedure, and accreditation standards, monitoring to ensure that all documentation from other Department sources has been included. - Provides input into coordinated reviews of private agencies with the Office of Contract Administration, Agency\ Performance Teams, and other appropriate monitoring units. - Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the sco pe of the duties enumerated\ above. ## Minimum Qualifications It is a requirement of this position that you possess preferably requires a masters degree in social work; OR a masters degree in a related human service field, supplemented by one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience; OR requires a bachelors degree in social work and one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience; OR requires a bachelors degree in a related human service field and two years of directly related professional casework/case management experience. 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 directl
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