Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
PERMANENCY SPECIALIST Job Details | State of Illinois
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, Waukegan, Illinois, United States, 60087
PERMANENCY SPECIALIST
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. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. 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.
Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at cms.disabilityresc@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.
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 Waukegan, IL 60085
Agency Department of Children and Family Services
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, utilizing Spanish speaking skills in the performance of duties. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in playing a role in ensuring the safety and stability of children and youth.
Essential Functions
Serves as Permanency Specialist.
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.
Translates and interprets, both orally and in writing, for Spanish speaking clients regarding services available and the proper completion of forms.
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.
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.
A master's degree in a related human service field, supplemented by one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience.
A bachelor's degree in social work and one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience.
A bachelor's degree in a related human service field and two years of directly related professional casework/case management experience.
Requirement of speaking and writing Spanish at a colloquial skill level.
Degree program in social work must be approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
Professional 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; may be requested or required, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last‑minute overtime. Requires ability to work evenings, weekends, and 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 and Location Work Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Headquarter Location: 2133 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085. Work County: Lake. Agency Contact: Deneen Locke – dneen.locke@illinois.gov (For Questions Only).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS All applications must be submitted electronically through the Illinois Jobs website. State employees should sign in to the Career Portal for State of Illinois employees. Non‑State employees should log in on the Illinois Jobs website. If you have never signed in before, you will be prompted to create an account.
Instructions for applying:
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.
Preferred application materials: College transcripts and resume.
All application documents should be uploaded in the additional documents section.
Upon an application, the main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail, spam, or other folder for communication regarding any submitted application. Emails may be received from donate reply at SIL-P1 or systems at SIL-P1.
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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. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. 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.
Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at cms.disabilityresc@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.
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 Waukegan, IL 60085
Agency Department of Children and Family Services
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, utilizing Spanish speaking skills in the performance of duties. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in playing a role in ensuring the safety and stability of children and youth.
Essential Functions
Serves as Permanency Specialist.
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.
Translates and interprets, both orally and in writing, for Spanish speaking clients regarding services available and the proper completion of forms.
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.
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.
A master's degree in a related human service field, supplemented by one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience.
A bachelor's degree in social work and one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience.
A bachelor's degree in a related human service field and two years of directly related professional casework/case management experience.
Requirement of speaking and writing Spanish at a colloquial skill level.
Degree program in social work must be approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
Professional 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; may be requested or required, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last‑minute overtime. Requires ability to work evenings, weekends, and 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 and Location Work Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Headquarter Location: 2133 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085. Work County: Lake. Agency Contact: Deneen Locke – dneen.locke@illinois.gov (For Questions Only).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS All applications must be submitted electronically through the Illinois Jobs website. State employees should sign in to the Career Portal for State of Illinois employees. Non‑State employees should log in on the Illinois Jobs website. If you have never signed in before, you will be prompted to create an account.
Instructions for applying:
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.
Preferred application materials: College transcripts and resume.
All application documents should be uploaded in the additional documents section.
Upon an application, the main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail, spam, or other folder for communication regarding any submitted application. Emails may be received from donate reply at SIL-P1 or systems at SIL-P1.
#J-18808-Ljbffr