Intact Services Specialist - Child Welfare (Hybrid)

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional Intact Services Specialist to provide short‑term, intensive child welfare casework to intact families in high‑risk categories. Under supervision, you will assess safety and risk to help children remain at home and avoid unnecessary placement.

The role offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, pension, and a supportive team focused on safety and stability for Illinois children and families.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Intact Services Specialist
• Provides follow up to parents and families to ensure linkages with service providers
• Provides immediate oversight to families requesting prevention services and provides referral services to neighborhood/community resources
• Prepares and maintains case documentation for planning, implementing, and evaluating services; prepares statistical and narrative reports
• Works with other Departmental units to facilitate positive outcomes and provision of services for non-child abuse/neglect matters, including prevention services, dependencies, court supervision, runaways, etc.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Job description

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional Intact Services Specialist to provide short‑term, intensive child welfare casework to intact families in high‑risk categories. Under supervision, you will assess safety and risk to help children remain at home and avoid unnecessary placement.

The role offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, pension, and a supportive team focused on safety and stability for Illinois children and families.