CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST
Chicago, IL
Contract
Remote
1 month ago
About the role
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more
Information, Please See
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13486958
SHIFT = TUES WEDS THURS 10pm-8am, & FRI 10pm-9:30am.
Opening Date:05/20/2026\
Closing Date:06/11/2026\
Agency:Department of Children and Family Services\
Class Title:CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 07218\
Skill Option:UMP Credential\
Bilingual Option:None\
Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary (effective 7/1/2026) \$6460
monthly; Full Range \$6460-\$9336 + Shift Differential Monthly\
Job Type:Salaried\
Category:Full Time\
County:Cook\
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:
relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the
filling of this position.
electronically through
the[illinois.jobs2web.com](https://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](https://hcm20.ns2cloud.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte_company=SILHCM20P1){target="_blank"
rel="noopener"}employee career portal.
delivery) will not be considered.
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.
## Agency Statement & Essential Functions
This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate
about children and focused on ensuring the safety of children and youth.
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.
necessary, follows up with direct service staff to ensure
compliance.
psychiatric consents for youth.
About Returning.
are missing.
within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
## Minimum Qualifications
master\'s degree in a related human service field, supplemented by
one year of directly related professional casework/ case management
experience related to family preservation, family reunification,
adoption, youth development, counseling and advocacy services or a
related field;
OR
directly related professional casework/ case management experience
related to family preservation, family reunification, adoption,
youth development, counseling and advocacy services or a related
field;
OR
Requires a bachelor\'s degree in a related human service field and two
years of directly related professional casework/ case management
experience related to family preservation, family reunification,
adoption, youth development, counseling and advocacy services or a
related field.
The college or university issuing a bachelor\'s or
Information, Please See
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13486958
SHIFT = TUES WEDS THURS 10pm-8am, & FRI 10pm-9:30am.
- Job Requisition ID:56233\
Opening Date:05/20/2026\
Closing Date:06/11/2026\
Agency:Department of Children and Family Services\
Class Title:CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 07218\
Skill Option:UMP Credential\
Bilingual Option:None\
Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary (effective 7/1/2026) \$6460
monthly; Full Range \$6460-\$9336 + Shift Differential Monthly\
Job Type:Salaried\
Category:Full Time\
County:Cook\
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; 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 positionMUSTapply
electronically through
the[illinois.jobs2web.com](https://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](https://hcm20.ns2cloud.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte_company=SILHCM20P1){target="_blank"
rel="noopener"}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 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.
## Agency Statement & Essential Functions
This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate
about children and focused on ensuring the safety of children and youth.
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.
- Serves as Child Intake and Recovery Unit Specialist.
- Maintains and monitors information in the data system and, as
necessary, follows up with direct service staff to ensure
compliance.
- Receives or obtains information for after hour medical and
psychiatric consents for youth.
- Receives calls from youth who are missing and provides information
About Returning.
- Receives and reviews CFS 1900/1901 forms for child welfare intake.
- Receives walk-in child welfare intake requests.
- Responds to information requests regarding children and youth who
are missing.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably
within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
## Minimum Qualifications
- Preferably requires a master\'s degree in social work; or a
master\'s degree in a related human service field, supplemented by
one year of directly related professional casework/ case management
experience related to family preservation, family reunification,
adoption, youth development, counseling and advocacy services or a
related field;
OR
- Requires a bachelor\'s degree in social work and one year of
directly related professional casework/ case management experience
related to family preservation, family reunification, adoption,
youth development, counseling and advocacy services or a related
field;
OR
Requires a bachelor\'s degree in a related human service field and two
years of directly related professional casework/ case management
experience related to family preservation, family reunification,
adoption, youth development, counseling and advocacy services or a
related field.
The college or university issuing a bachelor\'s or
Skills
OtherIndividual and Family Services