at Illinois Department of Children & Family Services in

Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Requisition ID:

58575

Opening Date:

09/21/2026

Closing Date:

10/05/2026

Agency:

Department of Children and Family Services Class Title:

CHILD WELFARE SENIOR SPECIALIST - 07217

Skill Option:

None Bilingual Option:

None Salary:

Anticipated Starting Salary:

$7,602 monthly; Full Range $7,602-$11,110 monthly

Job Type:

Salaried Category:

Full Time Number of Vacancies:

2

Bargaining Unit Code:

RC063

Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME Work Hours:

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability:

4 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs

Headquarter Location:

1911 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60616

Work County:

Cook Agency Contact:

Angela.

Brooks2@illinois.gov 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. Why Work for Illinois? 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. Position Overview The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as a Child Welfare Senior Specialist. 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 leadership and communication capabilities. 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 Residential Monitor Floater Monitors and assesses Therapeutic Residential programs, including ILO/TLP programs to ensure compliance with the DCFS contract and program plan, as well as compliance with residential performance standards to include appropriate clinical capacity, admission requirements, and overall performance Reviews management reports regarding therapeutic residential treatment programs and ILO and TLP providers Synthesizes Therapeutic Residential data collected from all sources into a regular comprehensive assessment of each agency's outcomes Prepares and maintains necessary documentation for evaluating therapeutic residential treatment providers to include ILO, and TLP providers Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account