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Illinois Department of Children & Family Services Recruitment & Resources Specialist in Chicago, Illinois
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Location:
Chicago, IL, US, 60621
Job Requisition ID:[40835]{lang="en-US" careersite-propertyid="customfield2"}
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:Social Service Program Planner IV\ Closing Date/Time:10/15/2024\ Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary \$7,066/month Full Salary Range: \$7,066 - \$10,326/month\ Job Type:Salaried\ County:Cook\ Number of Vacancies:1\ Plan/BU:RC062
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
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Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Recruitment and Resources Specialist. Subject to management approval, this position will coordinate, monitor, and develop the foster care recruitment program for an assigned area, working to ensure the effective implementation of a locally focused, targeted foster home recruitment plan. The position will travel to various locations to host, attend, and/or conduct community presentations to recruit foster families. This position will utilize Spanish speaking skills in the performance of duties.This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in helping ensure that foster families are available for children in care. 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.
Job Responsibilities
As a Recruitment and Resources Specialist, conceptualizes, coordinates, monitors, and develops the foster care recruitment program for an assigned area, working to ensure the effective implementation of a locally focused, targeted foster home recruitment plan
Provides professional support and strengthens Department relationships with foster parents
Develops and implements a localized plan to identify resource needs
Translates and interprets, both orally and in writing, for Spanish speaking clients regarding services available and the proper completion of forms
In conjunction with the Office of Contract Administration, develops contracts for unmet service needs
Provides professional assistance and resource development support to casework staff with special ized, problematic service need cases
Provides and maintains reports and analyzes data with respective workers, supervisors, and administrators to facilitate an understanding and awareness of