Job Description

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus. 

Job Requisition ID: 47707 
Closing Date: 06/26/2025
​Agency:  Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: CHILD WELFARE SENIOR SPECIALIST - 07217 
Skill Option:  None 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $ 7,345/month (Full Salary Range $ 7,345 - $ 10,734/month)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  RC063
Merit Comp Code:  

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as Residential Monitor Floater.
• Monitors and assesses IGH/ILO/TLP programs to ensure compliance with the DCFS contract and program plan,
  as well as compliance with standards regarding appropriate clinical capacity, admission requirements, and overall
  performance.
• Reviews management reports regarding therapeutic residential treatment centers and ILO and TLP providers and
  recommends and monitors quality improvement plans and corrective action plans, advising on and directing
  implementation of appropriate corrective action.
• Synthesizes IGH/ILO/TLP data collected from all sources into a regular comprehensive assessment of each
  agency's outcomes.
• Prepares and maintains necessary documentation for evaluating therapeutic residential treatment centers, ILO,
  and TLP providers.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated
  above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, education, special education, or a related human
  service area.
• Requires five years of progressively responsible professional experience in a human services area, which includes two years
  of demonstrated experience independently interacting and negotiating with other systems of services (mental health,
  developmental disabilities, substance abuse, specialized medical, special education) in a clinical setting to ensure that
  children with special needs gain access to such services.

Or Equivalent Alternative Method of Qualification
Requires a master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, education, special education, or a related human service
area, plus two years of verifiable supervisory** experience providing services to special needs children in a state or private
human service agency.
** For clarification: Examples of qualifying supervisory experience for this class include, but are not limited to, a hospital
director or an administrator with subordinate staff that provides services to special needs children.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• 6 years of experience in a public or private organization applying extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of
  public child welfare administration and organization
• 6 years of experience in a public or private organization applying extensive knowledge of the application of social work
  principles, methods, procedures, and techniques, with a special emphasis on serving children with special needs.
• 6 years of experience in a public or private organization applying extensive knowledge of the purpose and structure of
  public agencies, private child welfare agencies, and other community-based agencies serving special needs children.
• 6 years of experience in a public or private organization applying extensive knowledge of federal and state laws affecting
  the health and welfare of children, with a special emphasis on such laws which directly affect children with special needs.
• 6 years of experience in a public or private organization applying extensive knowledge of the range of child welfare and
  other services needed by children with special needs.

Specialized Skills

• Of the noted years of experience, requires that the experience involve working with children/youth in a licensed residential
  facility.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires a valid driver's license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance.
• Requires ability to pass a background check.
• Requires physical, visual and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties.
• Requires ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as assigned.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job
  description.

  Work Hours: Monday - Friday 10:30AM - 19:00PM
Work Location: 1911 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60616

Supervisor: Shona Snowden-Brown
Agency Contact: Anna DiPiazza
Email: Anna.Di-Piazza@Illinois.gov
Phone #: 312-814-1222
Posting Group: Social Services

PUC #: 90682618

Divpin #: 60-2529

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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