Illinois Department of Children and Family Services ยท 20 hours ago
Permanency Assistant - Springfield
Springfield, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$4,258/mo - $5,680/mo
1+ years expThe Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Permanency Assistant. This position will provide assistance in making arrangements of placements for children and will observe children to report any unusual behavior relating to their health and adjustment.
Individual & Family Services
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
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)
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)
Company
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
DCFS is responsible for protecting children and strengthening families through the investigation and intervention of suspected child abuse.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kiersten Neswick
Chief Financial Officer
Daniel Fitzgerald
Chief Diversity Officer
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