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Clearance Specialist

Job in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, 62777, USA
Listing for: Diversified-Services-Network
Full Time position Listed on 2026-10-31
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Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 17 - 23 USD Hourly USD 17.00 23.00 HOUR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Clearance Specialist – Preparing Case Files

This position prepares foster care applications for a title IV-E eligibility determination by collecting the required documentation to satisfy the eligibility requirements:

  • Judicial Requirements
  • Age
  • Removal
  • AFDC-relatedness
  • Residency
  • Citizenship
  • Specified Relative
  • Financial Need
  • Deprivation

This is accomplished by utilizing multiple systems including but not limited to:
Department of Children and Family Services’ Child Welfare systems (CYCIS & SACWIS), Department of Human Services/Healthcare and Family Services’ systems (PACIS, IES, KIDS), Social Security Administration system (SOLQ), and Department of Labor systems (DOL/AWVS). In addition, Case Managers and Supervisors are contacted to resolve discrepancies or request additional information.

This position requires the ability to multi-task and to adapt to changes daily. Candidates for this position must be very detail-oriented and possess the ability to process, discern, and retain information across multiple sources. Reading comprehension is a must.

The ability to assess a process or situation and recommend an enhancement or change is a plus.

Preparing Case Files for Submission to the DCFS Eligibility Determination Unit.

Job duties:
  • Check out cases ready for determination (court documentation present in the file).
  • Run the CYCIS, PACIS, SOLQ, DOL/AWVS, KIDS, and IES clearances for each case.
  • Review and interpret all gathered information to determine:
    • Household composition,
    • Income sources,
    • Deprivation,
    • The last date the child lived with the “Contrary To the Welfare” (CTW) subject (the person or people which cause the child to enter foster care).
  • Follow up with the Case Manager and Supervisor if there are any discrepancies or further information is required.
  • Routinely follow up on any outstanding requests for information or documentation.
  • Complete all fields of information on the Cover Sheet for each case.
  • Document any additional information relevant to the determination of eligibility.
  • Ensure all documents are in the case file and are in the correct order.
  • Submit the file to the supervisor for a quality control check.
  • Correct any issues found during the quality control check, if applicable.
  • Assist with all filing duties.
  • Other duties as assigned.

    • The expectation for a fully trained Clearance Specialist is to complete an average of at least 7 cases a day and with a less than 5% error rate.

    Rate of pay: $20/hourly

    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Dental insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Disability insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Life insurance
    • 401(k)
    • Paid time off
    • Paid Holidays
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