Permanency Support Specialist

Illinois Comptroller; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, Dental and Vision保险

12 Paid Sick Days annually

12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Deferred Compensation Program

Job summary

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking a Permanency Assistant to support Child Welfare Specialists, arrange placements, and transport children to appointments and court hearings. The role involves reporting on child welfare observations and attending team meetings.

The position requires completing two years of college with related experience or three years in social services for disadvantaged populations. Benefits include comprehensive state programs and pension."

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 OR three years of experience in social services

Job description

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking a Permanency Assistant to support Child Welfare Specialists, arrange placements, and transport children to appointments and court hearings. The role involves reporting on child welfare observations and attending team meetings.

The position requires completing two years of college with related experience or three years in social services for disadvantaged populations. Benefits include comprehensive state programs and pension."