Agency : Department of Children and Family Services
Closing Date/Time: 11/01/2023
Salary: $ 5456.00 – $ 8140.00/Monthly (Anticipated Starting Salary $ 5456.00/month)
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. It is recommended that you upload official college transcripts.
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Posting Identification Numbers 60-8964
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Performance Monitoring and Execution Specialist. Under general supervision, 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 data through case reviews. The position will synthesize performance data into a comprehensive assessment of each Department team and private agency, utilizing objective criteria. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in playing a role in ensuring that children and youth receive the best services possible. 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
1. Monitors the accountability of performance outcomes of foster care and intact family services by collecting and evaluating Department and private agency performance data through case reviews of hard copy and electronic files, including data provided by various Department and purchase of service (POS) sources.
2. Drives to on-site locations to provide consultation and direction to Department and private agency staff regarding agency performance issues.
3. Meets with Department administrative teams to review and synthesize overall Department and private agency performance information, consult on matters related to POS sanctions, and provide input into the development, implementation, and monitoring of corrective action and quality improvement plans.
4. Prepares regular and ad-hoc reports of a statistical and narrative nature, providing detailed and summary performance information to be shared with Department and POS stakeholders.
5. 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
Requires a master’s degree in a related human service field, supplemented by one (1) year of directly related professional casework/case management experience.
or
Requires a bachelor’s degree in social work and one (1) year of directly related professional casework/case management experience.
or
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related human service field and two (2) 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. The directly related professional casework/case management experience must be related to family preservation, family reunification, adoption, youth development, counseling, and advocacy services or a related field.
Conditions of Employment
1. Requires a valid driver’s license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance
2. Requires ability to pass a background check
3. Requires physical, visual and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties
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.
Work Hours: M-F 8:30AM-5:00PM
Work Location: 1911 S Indiana Ave Chicago, IL 60616-1310
Agency Contact:
anna.di-piazza@illinois.gov
Phone #: 312-814-1222
Supervisor: Cynthia Hodges
Job Function: Social Services
This position does not contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-state employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending state employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-state employment offer, notify the office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor “OEIG” or may be subject to a fine.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
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