Child Welfare Licensing Specialist

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension program

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Flexible schedules

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in Naperville, IL seeks an organized, professional Agencies & Institutions Licensing Specialist. Under supervision, you will conduct licensing studies, investigations, and reviews of child welfare facilities to ensure safe environments for children.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with responsibilities spanning licensing orientation, data preparation for hearings, and collaboration with monitoring units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in social work or related human service field with required experience as described in the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Agencies and Institutions Licensing Specialist.
• Plans, arranges, and conducts licensing orientation for clients who want to become licensed.
• Prepares required licensing statistical reports by deadlines.
• Reviews compliance by child care institutions and group homes with behavior management regulations.
• Prepares data for and provides input into administrative hearings regarding service and licensing issues.

Education

Master's degree in social work

Master's degree in related human service field

Bachelor's degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in related human service field

Job description

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in Naperville, IL seeks an organized, professional Agencies & Institutions Licensing Specialist. Under supervision, you will conduct licensing studies, investigations, and reviews of child welfare facilities to ensure safe environments for children.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with responsibilities spanning licensing orientation, data preparation for hearings, and collaboration with monitoring units.