EDUCATION REVIEWER

State of Illinois; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension program

Paid holidays

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services seeks a professional to serve as a CWS/Education Reviewer within a hybrid work setting. The role focuses on coordinating educational supports for child welfare and early education programs across regions.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills, with relevant degrees and casework experience in school systems or ISBE-funded programs. Join a mission-driven team in Illinois.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work required or preferred.
• Related master’s degree plus 1 year of direct professional casework experience acceptable.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work with 1 year of related experience acceptable.
• Bachelor’s in a related field with 2 years of related casework experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Education Reviewer.
• Monitor implementation of early childhood/child welfare programming.
• Liaise with Head Start/Early Head Start grantees; monitor shared data agreements.
• Develop services for statewide database and contribute to strategic plan.
• Perform other duties as required within the scope of duties.

Skills

Casework experience

School system experience

UMP/UPM knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Master’s degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 59129
Opening Date: 10/01/2026
Closing Date: 10/16/2026
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 07218
Skill Option: UMP Credential
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,460 monthly; Full Range $6,460-$9,337 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
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
Work Hours: 8:30a - 5:00p / Mon.-Fri.
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 3 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: 301 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, Illinois, 60506
Work County: Kane
Agency Contact: [e-mail]

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 you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as a CWS/Education Reviewer. 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 leadership and communication capabilities. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Education Reviewer.
• Monitors the implementation of early childhood/child welfare collaborative programming within the region.
• Serves as liaison to Head Start/Early Head Start grantee agencies; monitors and maintains the DCFS/Head Start/Early Head Start shared data list agreement.
• Develops services and resources for inclusion in the statewide database; makes recommendations regarding the statewide IDCFS/Head Start/Early Head Start strategic plan; participates in regional work groups to develop and implement goals within the statewide Intergovernmental Agreement.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Preferably requires a master’s degree in social work;

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.

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.

• This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.

Specialized Skills

Of the noted years of experience, requires that the experience include casework/case management experience in the school system and/or ISBE funded programs; requires extensive knowledge of current education strategies, theories, and principles as evidenced by at least one year of experience working in the school system or ISBE funded systems in a role requiring the implementation of such.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers two years of experience in casework/case management in the school system and/or ISBE funded programs.
• Prefers two years of experience utilizing extensive knowledge of current education strategies, theories, and principles in a public or private organization.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass a background check.
• Requires possession of 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.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About The Agency

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 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)

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP) . General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles . To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.