CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST(Performance Monitor UPWARD MOBILITY)

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Date: Aug 4, 2022

Location:

Chicago, IL, US, 60616-1310

Job Requisition ID: 17544

Agency :  Department of Children and Family Services
Closing Date/Time: 08/18/2022
Salary: $4,982.00-$7,369.00 (anticipated starting salary $4,982.00/monthly)
Job Type:   Salaried Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies:   1
Plan/BU:   RC063

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.

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Position Overview

Under general supervision serves as Performance Monitoring and Execution Specialist. This position will monitor the accountability of performance outcomes of foster care and Intact family services by collecting and evaluating department and private agency performance outcomes of foster care and intact family services by collecting and evaluating department and private agency performance data through case reviews. The position will synthesize performance data a comprehensive assessment of each Department team and private agency, utilizing objective criteria.

Job Responsibilities

Monitors the accountability of performance outcomes of foster care and intact family services by collecting and evaluating Department and private agency performance data
Drives to on-site locations to provide consultation and direction to Department and private agency staff
Meets with Department administration to review and synthesize overall Department and private agency performance
Prepares regular and ad-hoc reports of a statistical and narrative nature
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

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
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.
This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.

Conditions of Employment

Requires possession of 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

Work Hours: 08:30-17:00
Work Location: 1911 S Indiana Ave Chicago, IL 60616-1310
Supervisor:: Cynthia Hodges

Loretta Echols ( Questions Only do not send application to this email address)

Email: loretta.echols@illinois.gov

Job Function: Social Services

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

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