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Permanency Assistant

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To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

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Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.  Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history.  To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Date:  Sep 24, 2024
Location: 

Marion, IL, US, 62959

Job Requisition ID:  41535

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.

 

Agency :  Department of Children and Family Services 
Title:  CHILD DEVELOPMENT AIDE - Marion

Closing Date/Time: 10/07/2024 
Salary:   $4,096- $5,464 (Anticipated Starting Salary Step 1B $$4,096/mo.)  
Job Type: Salaried, Full-time  
County:   Williamson  
Number of Vacancies:   1  
Plan/BU: RC028   

PUC: 90696498

REQ: 41535

 

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.

 

Your resume, official transcripts, licenses, along with any other supporting documents can be uploaded when applying and it is HIGHLY recommened.

 

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

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Permanency Assistant.  Under general supervision, this position will provide assistance in making arrangements of placements for children.  The position will drive to transport children to and from placements, as well as for court hearings, health exams, medical appointments, etc.  The position will also provide assistance with program activities for children and will observe children and report to the caseworker and/or supervisor any unusual behavior relating to the mental, social adjustment, and overall health of children.  This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in playing a supporting role in ensuring the safety and stability of children and youth.  DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program.  The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong communication skills.  We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Essential Functions

  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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.
  • 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 8:30AM-5:00PM  
Work Location: 107 Airway Dr, Marion, Illinois, 62959  
Posting Group:  Social Services  

 

Agency Contact: 

Ariana K. Sprague

Email: Ariana.Sprague@illinois.gov 

 

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:

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:

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  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com


Nearest Major Market: Carbondale

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