Residential Monitor Floater

Job Requisition : 58575
Opening Date: 09/21/2026
Closing Date: 10/05/2026
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: CHILD WELFARE SENIOR SPECIALIST - 07217
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $7,602 monthly;
Full Range $7,602-$11,110 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 10:30 am-7:00 pm
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 4 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: 1911 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60616
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: [email removed]

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

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the  website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you're helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you're part of something bigger-something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you're looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule-flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as a Child Welfare Senior Specialist. 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 leadership and communication capabilities. 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 Residential Monitor Floater
• Monitors and assesses Therapeutic Residential programs, including ILO/TLP programs to ensure compliance with the DCFS contract and program plan, as well as compliance with residential performance standards to include appropriate clinical capacity, admission requirements, and overall performance
• Reviews management reports regarding therapeutic residential treatment programs and ILO and TLP providers
• Synthesizes Therapeutic Residential data collected from all sources into a regular comprehensive assessment of each agency's outcomes
• Prepares and maintains necessary documentation for evaluating therapeutic residential treatment providers to include ILO, and TLP providers
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

• Requires a master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, education, special education, or a related human service area.
• Requires five years of progressively responsible professional experience in a human services area, which includes two years of demonstrated experience independently…