Intact Services Specialist-Ump; Aurora)

Intact Services Specialist-Ump(Aurora)

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.

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. Sponsorship for employment is not provided.

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.

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant's wage or salary history.

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.

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 include serving as Intact Services Specialist, providing follow up to parents and families, providing immediate oversight to families, preparing and maintaining case documentation, working with other departmental units, and performing other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in social work or a related human service field, supplemented by one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience; or a bachelor's degree in social work and one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience; or a bachelor's degree in a related human service field and two years of directly related professional casework/case management experience.

Conditions of employment include completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history, travel, a valid driver's license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance, and physical, visual and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties.

As a State of Illinois employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes a pension program, competitive group insurance benefits, paid personal business days, paid sick days, paid vacation time, paid holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, deferred compensation program, optional pre-tax programs, federal public service loan forgiveness program eligibility, GI Bill® training/apprenticeship benefits eligibility for qualifying veterans, salary differential for bilingual positions, and commuter savings program.