Springfield, Illinois, United States · On-site
$6k–$9k/mo
Job Requisition ID: 57604 Opening Date: 07/27/2026 Closing Date: 08/10/2026 Agency: Department of Children and Family Services Class Title: CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 07218 Working Title: PERMANENCY SPECIALIST (UMP) - SP…
Skills: Casework, Case Management, Interviewing, Treatment Planning, Client Advocacy
Springfield, Illinois, United States · On-site
$7k–$10k/mo
Job Requisition ID: 52659 Posting Date: 07/27/2026 Closing Date: 08/10/2026 Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology Class Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST I - 21165 Skill Option: System Services - Information …
Skills: Identity And Access Management, Microsoft Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Okta, SAML
Campton Hills, Illinois, United States · On-site
Job Requisition ID: 57003 Opening Date: 06/26/2026 Closing Date: 06/30/2027 Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice Class Title: JUV JUSTICE SPECIALIST INTERN (21976) Skill Option: UMP Credential Bilingual Option: None Sa…
Skills: Youth Supervision, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Behavioral Rehabilitation, Communication Skills
Naperville, Illinois, United States · On-site
Job Requisition ID: 57004 Opening Date: 06/26/2026 Closing Date: 06/30/2027 Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice Class Title: JUV JUSTICE SPECIALIST INTERN (21976) Skill Option: UMP Credential Bilingual Option: None Sa…
Skills: Youth Supervision, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Behavioral Rehabilitation, Communication Skills
Jersey County, Illinois, United States · On-site
Job Requisition ID: 57002 Opening Date: 06/26/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Job Posting Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice Class Title: JUV JUSTICE SPECIALIST INTERN (21976) Skill Option: UMP Credential Bilingual Opt…
Skills: Youth Supervision, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Behavioral Rehabilitation, Communication Skills
Lincoln, Illinois, United States · On-site
Job Requisition ID: 57005 Opening Date: 06/26/2026 Closing Date: 06/30/2027 Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice Class Title: JUV JUSTICE SPECIALIST INTERN (21976) Skill Option: UMP Credential Bilingual Option: None Sa…
Skills: Youth Supervision, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Behavioral Rehabilitation, Communication Skills
Springfield, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
Job Requisition ID: 57707 - IPR#26-01680 Opening Date: Closing Date: Agency: Department of Transportation Class Title: TECHNICAL MANAGER VIII - PW418 Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $13,500 MONTHLY Job Type: Salarie…
Skills: Multimodal Planning, Public Policy, Budget Administration, Strategic Guidance, Legislative Analysis
Springfield, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$6k–$9k/mo
Job Requisition ID: 57636 Agency: Department of Public Health Office: Health Promotion Division: Chronic Disease Posting ID: 32-26-0322/ 57636 Posted: 07/24/2026 - 08/07/2026 Class Title: PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATOR - 36430 S…
Skills: Public Health Education, Grant Oversight, Tobacco Prevention, Technical Assistance, Program Evaluation
Springfield, Illinois, United States · On-site
$103k–$152k/yr
Job Requisition ID: 53593 Opening Date: 07/29/2026 Closing Date: 08/11/2026 Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/…
Skills: Compliance Reviews, Auditing, Performance Evaluation, Data Analysis, Critical Thinking
Chester, Illinois, United States · On-site
$6k–$7k/mo
Job Requisition ID: 57404 Opening Date: 07/29/2026 Closing Date: 08/11/2026 Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: BARBER - 04250 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6,375…
Skills: Barbering, Hair cutting, Shaving, Shampooing, Sanitation
Springfield, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$6k–$9k/mo
Job Requisition ID: 57141 Opening Date: 07/24/2026 Closing Date: 08/07/2026 Agency: Office of the State Fire Marshal Class Title: ARSON INVESTIGATOR I - 01481 Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,446 Monthly; Full Rang…
Skills: Arson Investigation, Evidence Collection, Interviewing, Crime Scene Photography, Forensic Fire Investigation
Springfield, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$7k–$11k/mo
Job Requisition ID: 57569 IPR#26-01589 Opening Date: 07/24/2026 Closing Date: 08/07/2026 Agency: Department of Transportation Position Title: Electrical Engineer V Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,837 Monthly; Ful…
Skills: Electrical Engineering Design, Project Supervision, Contract Document Preparation, Field Inspection, Lighting Design
Springfield, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$6k–$9k/mo
Job Requisition ID: 57235 Opening Date: 07/24/2026 Closing Date: 08/07/2026 Agency: Office of the State Fire Marshal Class Title: ARSON INVESTIGATOR I - 01481 Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,446 Monthly; Full Rang…
Skills: Arson Investigation, Cause and Origin Determination, Evidence Collection, Criminal Investigation, Witness Questioning
Benton, Illinois, United States · On-site
$64k–$90k/yr
Job Requisition ID: 57550 Opening Date: 07/29/2026 Closing Date: 08/11/2026 Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: REHABILITATION COUNSELOR TRAINEE - 38159 Skill Option: Vocational Rehab- Credential / Rehab. …
Skills: Vocational Rehabilitation, Case Management, Counseling, Communication Skills, Documentation
Springfield, Illinois, United States · On-site
$103k–$152k/yr
Job Requisition ID: 57471 Opening Date: 07/24/2026 Closing Date: 08/07/2026 Agency: Department of Early Childhood Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 Skill Option: Fiscal Management/Accounting/Budget/ Inter…
Skills: Fiscal Management, Accounting, Budgeting, Internal Audit, Data Analysis
Collinsville, Illinois, United States · On-site
$6k–$10k/mo
Job Requisition ID: 57677 IPR#26-01303 Opening Date: 07/24/2026 Closing Date: 08/07/2026 Agency: Department of Transportation Position Title: Civil Engineer IV Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,281 Monthly; Full Ra…
Skills: Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Civil Engineering, Materials Testing, Laboratory Testing
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$9k–$11k/mo
Job Requisition ID: 57376 Opening Date: 07/24/2026 Closing Date: 08/07/2026 Agency:Department of Children and Family Services Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 Skill Option: Health and Human Services Bili…
Skills: Program Management, Fiscal Monitoring, Contractual Monitoring, Programmatic Monitoring, Staff Supervision
Springfield, Illinois, United States · On-site
$5k–$6k/mo
Job Requisition ID: 57635 Closing Date: 08/07/2026 Agency: Department of Military Affairs Class Title: BUILDING/GROUNDS MAINT WORKER (05613) Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary …
Skills: Ground Maintenance, Building Mechanical Work, Heavy Equipment Operation, Preventative Maintenance, Power Tool Operation
Springfield, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$5k–$9k/mo
Job Requisition ID: 56707 IPR#26-01505 Opening Date: 07/24/2026 Closing Date: 08/07/2026 Agency: Department of Transportation Position Title: Engineering Technician IV Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,082 Monthly…
Skills: Construction Management, Estimating, Architecture, Budgeting, Project Oversight
Jersey County, Illinois, United States · On-site
$6k–$9k/mo
Job Requisition ID: 57083 Opening Date: 07/24/2026 Closing Date: 08/07/2026 Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice Class Title: CORR MAINTENANCE CRAFTSMAN (09821) Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticip…
Skills: Building Maintenance, Plumbing, Electrical Wiring, Steam Systems, Lock and Key Repair
Springfield, Illinois, United States • On-site
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Provide professional child welfare casework services to children and families, including coordinating placements in substitute care facilities. Conduct interviews to diagnose problems and develop treatment plans while maintaining detailed case documentation.
Requires a bachelor's or master's degree in social work or a related human service field, with 1-2 years of professional casework experience depending on the degree level. Must possess a valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and the ability to work on-call and overtime.
Job Requisition ID: 57604
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 08/10/2026
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 07218
Working Title: PERMANENCY SPECIALIST (UMP) - SPRINGFIELD
Skill Option: UMP Credential
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,460/mo; Full Range $6,460/mo - $9,337/mo
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
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.
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Permanency Specialist. Under general supervision, this position will provide professional child welfare casework services to children and families, determining the need and coordinating the placement of children in substitute care facilities. Additionally, the position will conduct interviews with clients and professionals to obtain information for the continued diagnosis of problems and development of treatment plans. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in playing a 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.
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.
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.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 1124 N Walnut St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Supervisor: Melanie Nelson
Agency Contact: Denise Bean-Mathis
Email: [email protected]
Phone #: 217-524-0275
Posting Group: Social Services
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles. To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
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:
DCFS is responsible for protecting children and strengthening families through the investigation and intervention of suspected child abuse. If you suspect a child is being maltreated or a family is in need of help, call the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-800-25-ABUSE. All calls are confidential. The Hotline is staffed 24 hours a day.
Offices: 406 E. Monroe, Springfield, Illinois, US · 60 E Van Buren St, Chicago, Illinois 60605, US
DCFS is responsible for protecting children and strengthening families through the investigation and intervention of suspected child abuse. If you suspect a child is being maltreated or a family is in need of help, call the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-800-25-ABUSE. All calls are confidential. The Hotline is staffed 24 hours a day.
Offices: 406 E. Monroe, Springfield, Illinois, US · 60 E Van Buren St, Chicago, Illinois 60605, US
