Intact Services Specialist-Ump; Sterling-Spanish Speaking

Position: Intact Services Specialist-Ump(Sterling)-Spanish Speaking
Department of Children and Family Services
CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 07218
Bilingual Option:  Spanish
Category:  Full Time
Bargaining Unit Code:  RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
Work Hours  :
Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability  :3 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
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.

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

Translates and interprets, both orally and in writing, for Spanish speaking clients regarding services available and the proper completion of forms. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in playing a role in ensuring the safety and stability of children and youth. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program.

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 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.
or a master's degree in a related human service field, supplemented by one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience; or requires a bachelor's degree in social work and one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience; or requires a bachelor's degree in a related human service field and two years of directly related professional casework/case management experience
Requires ability to translate and interpret Spanish at a colloquial skill level.
The college or university issuing a bachelor's or master's degree must be accredited, and the degree program in social work must be approved by the Council on Social Work Education. The directly related professional casework/case management experience must be related to family preservation, family reunification, adoption, youth development, counseling, and advocacy services or a related field .
Requires travel, a valid driver's license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance.
Requires physical, visual and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties.
A Pension Program
~ Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
~3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
~Personal, Sick, & Vacation…