Job Description
Job Description
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.
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Permanency Specialist. Under general supervision, this position will provide professional child welfare casework services to children and families, determining the need and coordinating the placement of children in substitute care facilities. Additionally, the position will conduct interviews with clients and professionals to obtain information for the continued diagnosis of problems and development of treatment plans. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in playing a role in ensuring the safety and stability of children and youth.
Benefits :
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Pension plan
- Paid time off
Responsibilities :
Works with intact families and children in home and / or substitute care; develops service plans to address needs of families within agency timeframes; evaluates service delivery and reviews service plans and permanency goals, making changes to meet the needs of the child and family.Conducts interviews with clients and professionals to obtain information for the continued diagnosis of problems and development of treatment plans; counsels on available concrete and supportive services and available therapeutic services and provides same; implements service plans with families; provides services directly and / or makes referrals for services; provides support, guidance, and coordination to foster parents and service providers; monitors to ensure appropriate visits occur between parents and children in placements and siblings not placed together; drives to field locations to conduct on-site interviews.Transports clients when taking protective custody, when placing them in substitute care, and when changing placement location; transports clients to appointments (i.e., court hearings, medical appointments, counseling sessions, police station, etc.) and to necessitate the delivery of client services.Prepares and maintains case documentation for planning, implementing, and evaluating services; completes various agency forms, including case notes, payment, eligibility, visitation, and court reports; prepares statistical and narrative reports.Participates in case staffings to facilitate case transfer and participates in multi-disciplinary diagnostic and technical staff conferences to assess needed services, provides input into supervisory conferences and consultation with other disciplines for casework planning, obtains information of community and agency resources seeking specialized services for clients, develops and maintains working relationships with community and other state agencies, providing interpretation of agency responsibilities.Requirements :
Preferably requires a master’s degree in social work; OR a master’s degree in a related human service field, supplemented by (1) one year of directly related professional casework / case management experience related to family preservation, family reunification, adoption, youth development, counseling and advocacy services or a related field; or a required bachelor’s degree in social work and (1) one year of directly related professional casework / case management experience related to family preservation, family reunification, adoption, youth development, counseling and advocacy services or a related field; or a required bachelor’s degree in a related human service field and (2) two years of directly related professional casework / case management experience related to family preservation, family reunification, adoption, youth development, counseling and advocacy services or a related field.Plan to attend and meet face-to-face with hiring managers.
Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.
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Arlington Heights Job Fair
Monday, December 15, 2025
10 : 00AM - 12 : 30PM
DoubleTree by Hilton Arlington Heights- Chicago
75 W Algonquin Road
Algonquin, IL 60005
All of the companies at our job fairs have open positions they are seeking to fill.
Tips for Success :
Pre-register—Receive notifications of any updates or changes to the event, and receive information about upcoming events in your area.Dress professionally—First impressions go a long way.Bring multiple copies of your resume.Arrive anytime between 10 AM and 12 : 30 PM—Plan to spend 45 minutes to 1 hour at the event.Bring a friend—All job seekers are welcome.Prepare a brief but effective “brag” to let the people you meet get to know you.Keep an open mind—Meet with as many of the companies as you can; you may be pleasantly surprised at what you find.Remember, the best way to be considered for a position is to meet the hiring managers in person. Plan to attend this event!
(Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.)
Pre-Register online at :
https : / / catalystcareergroup.com / event / arlington -heights-job-fair-dec2025 /