Permanency Specialist - Child Welfare & Placements

United States Electric Co.; Springfield, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 6,500 - 9,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation time

Flexible work schedules

Parental leave

Job summary

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services seeks a Permanency Specialist in Springfield to deliver professional child welfare casework and coordinate substitute care placements. You will interview clients and professionals to inform treatment plans and ensure safety and stability for children and youth.

The role supports a hybrid in-office schedule (3–5 days/week) and requires a master’s or equivalent degree in social work or related field with related experience; strong organizational

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related field with relevant professional casework experience.
• Experience in family preservation, family reunification, adoption, youth development, counseling or advocacy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional child welfare casework services to children and families.
• Coordinates placement of children in substitute care facilities.
• Conducts interviews to gather information for treatment plans.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Master’s degree in related human service field

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Bachelor’s degree in related human service field

Job description

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services seeks a Permanency Specialist in Springfield to deliver professional child welfare casework and coordinate substitute care placements. You will interview clients and professionals to inform treatment plans and ensure safety and stability for children and youth.

The role supports a hybrid in-office schedule (3–5 days/week) and requires a master’s or equivalent degree in social work or related field with related experience; strong organizational