Permanency Assistant — Support Child Welfare & Placements

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension program

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Flexible work schedules

Parental leave

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in Springfield is seeking a Permanency Assistant to help arrange placements for children and transport them to court hearings, health exams, and appointments. Under general supervision, you will observe children, report findings to the caseworker, and support the team in permanency planning.

This is a fully in-office, union position with competitive benefits, including a pension program and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Requires any combination of education and experience which provides knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to either completion of two years of college and one year of experience OR three years of experience working with culturally disadvantaged persons in a social service program

Responsibilities

• Serves as Permanency Assistant to Child Welfare Specialists
• Provides support to Child Welfare Specialist efforts to move youth to appropriate Permanency options
• Provides support and feedback to the assigned worker regarding observation of child during a child parent visitation when applicable
• Observes children and reports to the caseworker and/or supervisor any unusual behavior relating to the mental, social adjustment, and overall health of children
• Attends and provides input into team meetings
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Education

Two years of college and one year experience

Three years of experience working with culturally disadvantaged persons in a social service program

Job description

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in Springfield is seeking a Permanency Assistant to help arrange placements for children and transport them to court hearings, health exams, and appointments. Under general supervision, you will observe children, report findings to the caseworker, and support the team in permanency planning.

This is a fully in-office, union position with competitive benefits, including a pension program and paid time off.