CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST Full Time

Information, Please See

https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13421238

• Job Requisition ID:**54918**

Opening Date:**04/15/2026**

Closing Date:**04/29/2026**

Agency:**Department of Children and Family Services**

Class Title:**CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST – 07218**

Skill Option:**UMP Credential**

Bilingual Option:**None**

Salary:**Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $6,460/month;

Full Range $6,460 – $9,337/month**

Job Type:**Salaried**

Category:**Full Time**

County:**Winnebago**

Number of Vacancies:**1**

Bargaining Unit Code:**RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile

Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources

Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME**

Merit Comp Code:**

• 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 positionMUSTapply

electronically through

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• Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand

delivery) will not be considered.**

• Why Work for Illinois?**

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of

compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether youre

helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support

families in need, youre part of something biggersomething that touches

the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career youre looking for, we offer jobs that fit

your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard

of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to

advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits

and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and

lasting future with the State of Illinois.

## About the Agency

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 familie are our

focus.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit

Package That Includes The Following

• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental,

and Vision Insurance.

• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (sick days to carry over from year to

year)

• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually – (10 days in year one of

employment)

• Personal, Sick & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time

work schedules (as applicable)

• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program – A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan

(MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)

• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying

Veterans

• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For More Information About Our Benefits Please Follow This

link:https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

## Job Responsi bilities

Monitors the accountability of performance outcomes of foster care and

intact family services by collecting and evaluating Department and

private agency performance data through case reviews of hard copy and

electronic files, including data provided by various Department and

child welfare contributing agency (CWCA) sources.

Drives to on-site locations to provide consultation and direction to

Department and private agency staff regarding agency performance issues.

Meets with Department administrative teams to review and synthesize

overall Department and private agency performance information, consult

on matters related to

CWCA sanctions, and provide input into the development,implementation,

and monitoring of corrective action and quality improvement plans.

Prepares regular and ad-hoc reports of a statistical and