Permanency & Care Coordination Specialist

Illinoiscomptroller; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health insurance

Paid personal and sick days

Paid vacation and holidays

Flexible work schedules

Paid parental leave

Deferred compensation program

Pre-tax programs

Training/Apprenticeship benefits

Bilingual position differential

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking a Permanency Assistant to support Child Welfare Specialists in arranging placements for children. Under general supervision, you will transport children to placements, court hearings, health exams, and medical appointments, and assist with program activities.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills; requires two years of college with one year of related experience or three years' experience

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

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Two years of college

Job description

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking a Permanency Assistant to support Child Welfare Specialists in arranging placements for children. Under general supervision, you will transport children to placements, court hearings, health exams, and medical appointments, and assist with program activities.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills; requires two years of college with one year of related experience or three years' experience