Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
PERMANENCY SPECIALIST (UMP) - Emerald, Spanish Speaking Job Details | State of I
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
PERMANENCY SPECIALIST (UMP) - Emerald, Spanish Speaking
We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under
My Documents → Additional Documents
section for each application.
Sponsorship for Employment The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Disclosure of Salary Information In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant's wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant's wage or salary history. To that end, please
do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials .
Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60621 Closing Date/Time: 11/20/2025
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. The position also translates and interprets, both orally and in writing, for Spanish‑speaking clients regarding services available and the proper completion of forms. This position offers a great opportunity for someone passionate about children and interested in ensuring safety and stability for 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, and 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.
Translates and interprets, both orally and in writing, for Spanish‑speaking clients regarding services available and the proper completion of forms.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties numerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a master’s degree in social work OR a master’s degree in a related human service field supplemented by (1) 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.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in social work and (1) 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.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related human service field and (2) 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.
Requires ability to speak and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level.
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 a 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 you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last‑minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends. This also requires the ability to work in a 24‑hour "on‑call" capacity.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Work Location:
Chicago – 6201 S Emerald Dr
Supervisor:
Beverly Mims Taylor Agency Contact:
John Larkin Email:
john.c.larkin@illinois.gov
Application Instructions Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. Non‑State employees should log in on the Illinois.jobs2web.com website – click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page. The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s).
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Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under
My Documents → Additional Documents
section for each application.
Sponsorship for Employment The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Disclosure of Salary Information In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant's wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant's wage or salary history. To that end, please
do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials .
Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60621 Closing Date/Time: 11/20/2025
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. The position also translates and interprets, both orally and in writing, for Spanish‑speaking clients regarding services available and the proper completion of forms. This position offers a great opportunity for someone passionate about children and interested in ensuring safety and stability for 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, and 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.
Translates and interprets, both orally and in writing, for Spanish‑speaking clients regarding services available and the proper completion of forms.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties numerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a master’s degree in social work OR a master’s degree in a related human service field supplemented by (1) 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.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in social work and (1) 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.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related human service field and (2) 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.
Requires ability to speak and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level.
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 a 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 you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last‑minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends. This also requires the ability to work in a 24‑hour "on‑call" capacity.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Work Location:
Chicago – 6201 S Emerald Dr
Supervisor:
Beverly Mims Taylor Agency Contact:
John Larkin Email:
john.c.larkin@illinois.gov
Application Instructions Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. Non‑State employees should log in on the Illinois.jobs2web.com website – click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page. The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s).
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