Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
PERMANENCY SPECIALIST (UMP) - JERSEYVILLE Job Details | State of Illinois
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, Jerseyville, Illinois, United States, 62052
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Permanency Specialist. Under general supervision, this position will provide professional child welfare casework services to children and families, determining the need and coordinating the placement of children in substitute care facilities. Additionally, the position will conduct interviews with clients and professionals to obtain information for the continued diagnosis of problems and development of treatment plans. This role offers an opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in helping ensure the safety and stability of children and youth. Essential Functions
Serves as Permanency Specialist providing experienced professional casework services to children and families. Works with intact families and children in home and/or substitute care. Conducts interviews with clients and professionals to obtain information for the continued diagnosis of problems and development of treatment plans. Transports clients when taking protective custody, when placing them in substitute care, or when changing placement location. Prepares and maintains case documentation for planning, implementing, and evaluating services. Participates in case staffings to facilitate case transfer and participates in multi-disciplinary diagnostic and technical staff conferences to assess needed services. Performs other duties as required or assigned within the scope of duties listed above. Minimum Qualifications
Preferably requires a master's degree in social work; OR a master's degree in a related human service field with one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience; OR a bachelor's degree in social work with one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience; OR a bachelor's degree in a related human service field with two years of directly related professional casework/case management experience. The college or university issuing a bachelor's or master's degree must be accredited, and the degree program in social work must be approved by the Council on Social Work Education. The directly related professional casework/case management experience must be related to family preservation, family reunification, adoption, youth development, counseling, and advocacy services or related field. Conditions of Employment
Requires a valid driver\'s license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance. Requires ability to pass a background check. Requires physical, visual, and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties. Overtime is a condition of employment and may be required, including evenings and weekends, with potential on-call duties. Conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties listed in the job description. About the Agency
DCFS is committed to the welfare and protection of children, aiming to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. The agency focuses on activities from hotline intake to family reunification, foster care, and adoption. As a State of Illinois employee, you will receive a robust benefit package including a pension program, comprehensive health, life, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, holidays, flexible work schedules, parental leave, and other benefits described in the agency benefits information. For more information about benefits, please visit the benefits page. Work Hours and Location
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm Work Location: 202 Krause Drive, Jerseyville, IL 62052 Supervisor and Contact
Supervisor: Lindsey Perdun Agency Contact: Denise Bean-Mathis Email: denise.bean-mathis@illinois.gov Phone: 217-524-0275 Application and Mobility Information
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). Internal applicants should upload a copy of the UMP grade notice as part of their application documents. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents or Grade Documentation section of the application. This position does not contain “Specialized Skills” as used in CBAs. All applicants must apply electronically via the Illinois jobs site. State employees should apply through the internal career portal. Non-State employees should create an account on the Illinois jobs site to apply. Questions about how to apply: State employees can review Internal Candidate Application guidance; Non-State employees can access Application Procedures on the site. Communications will primarily be via email, so please check your junk/spam folders for messages from the provided addresses. Contact list for application-related inquiries: donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com and systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
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The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Permanency Specialist. Under general supervision, this position will provide professional child welfare casework services to children and families, determining the need and coordinating the placement of children in substitute care facilities. Additionally, the position will conduct interviews with clients and professionals to obtain information for the continued diagnosis of problems and development of treatment plans. This role offers an opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in helping ensure the safety and stability of children and youth. Essential Functions
Serves as Permanency Specialist providing experienced professional casework services to children and families. Works with intact families and children in home and/or substitute care. Conducts interviews with clients and professionals to obtain information for the continued diagnosis of problems and development of treatment plans. Transports clients when taking protective custody, when placing them in substitute care, or when changing placement location. Prepares and maintains case documentation for planning, implementing, and evaluating services. Participates in case staffings to facilitate case transfer and participates in multi-disciplinary diagnostic and technical staff conferences to assess needed services. Performs other duties as required or assigned within the scope of duties listed above. Minimum Qualifications
Preferably requires a master's degree in social work; OR a master's degree in a related human service field with one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience; OR a bachelor's degree in social work with one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience; OR a bachelor's degree in a related human service field with two years of directly related professional casework/case management experience. The college or university issuing a bachelor's or master's degree must be accredited, and the degree program in social work must be approved by the Council on Social Work Education. The directly related professional casework/case management experience must be related to family preservation, family reunification, adoption, youth development, counseling, and advocacy services or related field. Conditions of Employment
Requires a valid driver\'s license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance. Requires ability to pass a background check. Requires physical, visual, and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties. Overtime is a condition of employment and may be required, including evenings and weekends, with potential on-call duties. Conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties listed in the job description. About the Agency
DCFS is committed to the welfare and protection of children, aiming to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. The agency focuses on activities from hotline intake to family reunification, foster care, and adoption. As a State of Illinois employee, you will receive a robust benefit package including a pension program, comprehensive health, life, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, holidays, flexible work schedules, parental leave, and other benefits described in the agency benefits information. For more information about benefits, please visit the benefits page. Work Hours and Location
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm Work Location: 202 Krause Drive, Jerseyville, IL 62052 Supervisor and Contact
Supervisor: Lindsey Perdun Agency Contact: Denise Bean-Mathis Email: denise.bean-mathis@illinois.gov Phone: 217-524-0275 Application and Mobility Information
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). Internal applicants should upload a copy of the UMP grade notice as part of their application documents. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents or Grade Documentation section of the application. This position does not contain “Specialized Skills” as used in CBAs. All applicants must apply electronically via the Illinois jobs site. State employees should apply through the internal career portal. Non-State employees should create an account on the Illinois jobs site to apply. Questions about how to apply: State employees can review Internal Candidate Application guidance; Non-State employees can access Application Procedures on the site. Communications will primarily be via email, so please check your junk/spam folders for messages from the provided addresses. Contact list for application-related inquiries: donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com and systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
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