Job Requisition ID:
59129 Opening Date: 10/01/2026 Closing Date: 10/16/2026 Agency: Department of Children and Family Services Class Title: CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST - 07218 Skill Option: UMP Credential Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,460 monthly; Full Range $6,460-$9,337 monthly Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators, Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators, and Physicians AFSCME Merit Comp Code: Work Hours: 8:30a - 5:00p / Mon.-Fri. Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 3 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs Headquarter Location: 301 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, Illinois, 60506 Work County: Kane Agency Contact: 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 CWS/Education Reviewer. 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 Education Reviewer. Monitors the implementation of early childhood/child welfare collaborative programming within the region. Serves as liaison to Head Start/Early Head Start grantee agencies; monitors and maintains the DCFS/Head Start/Early Head Start shared data list agreement. Develops services and resources for inclusion in the statewide database; makes recommendations regarding the statewide IDCFS/Head Start/Early Head Start strategic plan; participates in regional work groups to develop and implement goals within the statewide Intergovernmental Agreement. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
