Child welfare specialist-Spanish speaking(Ump)-Sterling

Minimum Qualifications

Preferably requires a master’s degree in social work; or a master’s degree in a related human service field, supplemented by one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience; or requires a bachelor’s degree in social work and one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience; or requires a bachelor’s degree in a related human service field and two years of directly related professional casework/case management experience Requires ability to translate and interpret Spanish at a colloquial skill level.

• The college or university issuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree must be accredited, and the degree program in social work must be approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
• The directly related professional casework/case management experience must be related to family preservation, family reunification, adoption, youth development, counseling, and advocacy services or a related field.Conditions of Employment Requires travel, a valid driver’s license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history Requires physical, visual and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
• About the Agency 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.
• As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

A Pension Program Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)

Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)

13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link

• https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
• Work
• Hours:
• Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PMHeadquarter
• Location: 2607
• Woodlawn
• Rd,
• Sterling,
• Illinois, 61081Work
• County:
• Whiteside
• Supervisor:
• Sara
• HoecherlAgency
• Contact:
• Tiffany
• NortonEmail:Tiffany.Norton@illinois.govPosting
• Group: Social Services This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles. To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application. This position DOES NOT 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:
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