Agencies & Institutions Licensing Specialist

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.

Job Requisition :51570
Closing Date: 12/31/2025
Agency:Department of Children and Family Services

Job Title: Child Welfare Specialist - Upward Mobility Program
Class

Title:

CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 07218
Skill Option:UMP Credential
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,242/Month - Full Salary Range $6,242-$9,021/Month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook
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:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Agencies & Institutions Licensing Specialist. Under general supervision, this position will conduct and/or provide input into licensing studies, investigations, and reviews of child welfare agencies, child care institutions, maternity centers, group homes, emergency shelters, and secure care facilities.

This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in playing a role in ensuring that agencies and institutions provide a safe, caring environment for children. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong communication skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

• Serves as Agencies and Institutions Licensing Specialist
• Plans, arranges, and conducts licensing orientation for clients who want to become licensed
• Prepares required licensing statistical reports by their respective deadlines.
• Reviews compliance by childcare institutions and group homes with behavior management regulations.
• Prepares data for and provides input into administrative hearings regarding service and licensing compliance issues and complaints against private agencies, their staff, and/or foster homes.
• Maintains client records (to include filing documents as needed) in accordance with federal and state statutes and guidelines, Department rule, procedure, and accreditation standards, monitoring to ensure that all documentation from other Department sources has been included.
• Provides input into coordinated reviews of private agencies with the Office of Contract Administration, Agency Performance Teams, and other appropriate monitoring units.
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