Intact Services Specialist; Spanish Speaking-Aurora

INTACT SERVICES SPECIALIST(SPANISH SPEAKING)-AURORA

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Job Requisition : 57162
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 08/13/2026
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class

Title:

CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 07218
Skill Option: UMP Credential
Bilingual Option: Spanish
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,460 monthly;
Full Range $6,460-$9,337 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Kane
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:

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Intact Services Specialist. Under general supervision, this position will provide experienced, short term, intense child welfare casework services to intact families in high risk categories. The position will review and evaluate safety and risk factors impacting child safety so that children may remain at home, avoiding separation and/or placement.

It involves translating and interpreting, both orally and in writing, for Spanish speaking clients regarding available services and the proper completion of forms. This position offers the opportunity for individuals passionate about children to play a role in ensuring the safety and stability of children and youth.

• Serves as Intact Services Specialist
• Provides follow up to parents and families to ensure appropriate linkages have been made with service providers
• Provides immediate oversight to families who are requesting non-investigatory prevention services and provides referral services to neighborhood/community resources
• Prepares and maintains case…