Permanency Specialist; Ump - Galesburg

Job Requisition : 56693

Opening Date: 06/09/2026

Closing Date: 06/24/2026

Agency: Department of Children and Family Services

Class

Title:

CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 07218

Working Title: PERMANENCY SPECIALIST (UMP) - GALESBURG

Skill Option: UMP Credential

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,460/mo;
Full Range $6,460 - $9,337/mo

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Knox

Number of Vacancies: 1

Union Position: This position is a union position; provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply.

Application Method: All applicants must apply electronically through the  website. State of Illinois employees should use the Success Factors employee portal.

Position Overview:

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services seeks an organized, professional, and results‑oriented individual to serve as Permanency Specialist. Under general supervision, the position provides professional child welfare casework services to children and families, determining needs and coordinating placements in substitute care facilities. The role also conducts interviews with clients and professionals, obtains diagnostic information, and develops treatment plans.

• Provide professional casework services to children and families as a Permanency Specialist.
• Work with intact families and children in home and/or substitute care.
• Conduct interviews with clients and professionals to obtain information for diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Transport clients when taking protective custody, placing them in substitute care, or changing placement location.
• Prepare and maintain case documentation for planning, implementing, and evaluating services.
• Participate in case staffing, multidisciplinary diagnostic and technical staff conferences to assess needed services.
• Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the job.

• Master’s degree in social work or related human services field with one year of directly related professional casework/case‑management experience; OR bachelor’s degree in social work with one year of related experience; OR bachelor’s degree in related field with two years of related experience.

The degree program must be accredited and approved by the Council on Social Work Education. Experience must relate to family preservation, reunification, adoption, youth development, counseling, or advocacy.

• Valid driver’s license, daily vehicle access, and vehicle insurance proof.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform duties.
• Work overtime, evenings, weekends, and 24‑hour on‑call as required.
• Other conditions are related to duties listed above.

• A Pension Program
• Group Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Pay 3 Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Sick Days annually (carry over)
• 10–25 Days Paid Vacation annually (10 days first year)
• Paid Holidays 13 per year (14 in even years)
• Flexible Work Schedule where available
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Optional Pre‑Tax Programs (MCAP, DCAP)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits for eligible veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

Work Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Headquarter

Location:

467 E Main St, Galesburg, Illinois 61401

Work County: Knox

Supervisor: Ashleigh Ruark

Agency Contact: Denise Bean‑Mathis

Email: denise.bean-mathis

Phone: 217‑524‑0275

Posting Group: Social Services

Title within UMP: Yes. Internal candidates may apply for upward mobility contractual rights.