• Job Description

  Req#: 30462

  DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus

  Agency : Department of Children and Family Services
  Closing Date/Time: 08/29/2023
  Salary: $3,856 - $5,404 (Anticipated Starting Salary $3,856/Month
  Job Type: Salaried Full Time
  County: Cook
  Number of Vacancies: 15
  Plan/BU: RC062

  Target Title: Child Welfare Specialist

  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 illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

  This posting is for an expedited hiring event, where DCFS will offer permanent positions for this title to qualified applicants. You will need to be considered qualified for the title and pass the full background check to receive an official offer of employment.

  TO ENSURE A COMPREHENSIVE AND ACCURATE REVIEW OF YOUR APPLICATION, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU UPLOAD OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS AND RESUME.

  Position Overview

  The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Child Welfare Trainee. Under general supervision, this position will participate in a trainee program for 6 to 12 months, to a maximum of 24 months to obtain additional training and experience. The position will provide on the job training in agency field services and administrative services to enable the selected candidate to develop working skills in the field of child welfare. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in playing a role in ensuring that children and youth remain safe. 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 communication skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

  Job Responsibilities

  1. Serves as Child Welfare Trainee.
  2. Develops working skills to advance in completing projects of increased complexity involving academic knowledge coupled with on-the-job training.
  3. Attends meetings to broaden knowledge of agency operations.
  4. Assists supervisor with projects acquired to further agency operations and/or agenda and begins to participate in assigned area of responsibility.
  5. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

  Minimum Qualifications

  1. Requires a bachelor’s degree, preferably with major coursework in public administration, business administration, social work, psychology, counseling, education or special education, or a related field.
  2. Requires experience with the application of public administration tenets such as might have been obtained in collegiate organizations, volunteer participation, or employment.

  Conditions of Employment

  1. Requires a valid driver’s license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance.
  2. Requires ability to pass a background check.
  3. Requires physical, visual and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties.
  4. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

  Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
  Work Location: 1911 S Indiana Ave Chicago, IL 60616-1310

  Agency Contact: Brandi Lake

  E-mail: Brandi.Lake@illinois.gov(questions only)

  Phone: 312-814-1222

  Job Family: Social Services

  This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

  APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

  Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

  If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

  State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

  Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

  If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

  State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

  Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

  The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

• About the company

  The Governor of Illinois is the chief executive of the State of Illinois, and the various agencies and departments over which the officer has jurisdiction, as prescribed in the state constitution.

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