Intact Services Specialist - Bilingual (Spanish)

Illinois Comptroller; Sterling, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services seeks an organized Intact Services Specialist to provide short-term, intensive child welfare casework for intact families in high-risk categories. Bilingual Spanish translation and interpretation support will be provided as needed to clients.

The role emphasizes safety planning, documenting cases, coordinating with service providers, and ensuring services keep families together when possible.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related field with required experience as described in Minimum Qualifications.
• Requires ability to translate and interpret Spanish at a colloquial skill level.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Intact Services Specialist.
• Provides follow up to parents and families to ensure linkages with service providers.
• Provides oversight to families seeking non-investigatory prevention services and refers to resources.
• Prepares and maintains case documentation for planning, implementing, and evaluating services.
• Works with other units to facilitate outcomes and provision of services for non-child abuse/neglect matters.
• Translates and interprets for Spanish speaking clients regarding services and forms.
• Performs other duties as required within scope of duties.

Skills

Spanish translation

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Master’s degree in related human service field

Bachelor’s degree in social work with 1 year experience

Bachelor’s degree in related human service field with 2 years experience

Job description

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services seeks an organized Intact Services Specialist to provide short-term, intensive child welfare casework for intact families in high-risk categories. Bilingual Spanish translation and interpretation support will be provided as needed to clients.

The role emphasizes safety planning, documenting cases, coordinating with service providers, and ensuring services keep families together when possible.