Child Welfare Specialist

Job Title: Child Welfare Specialist - 07218

Salaried: Monthly $6,460 - $9,337

County: Cook

Job Type: Full Time

Agency: Department of Children and Family Services

Skill Option: UMP Credential

Bilingual Option: Spanish

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results‑oriented individual to serve as an 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.

The specialist will translate and interpret, both orally and in writing, for Spanish‑speaking clients regarding services available and the proper completion of forms.

This position offers a great opportunity to contribute to the safety and stability of children and youth. The role must have excellent organizational and communication skills.

• 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 documentation for planning, implementing, and evaluating services.
• Works with other departmental units to facilitate positive outcomes and provision of services for non‑child‑abuse/neglect matters, including prevention services, dependencies, court supervision, runaways, etc.
• Translates and interprets, both orally and in writing, for Spanish‑speaking clients regarding services available and the proper completion of forms.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the duties enumerated above.