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RECRUITMENT & RESOURCES SPECIALIST

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Chicago, IL

Employer:  Illinois Department of Children & Family Services
Category:  Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

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Disclosure of Salary Information

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Date: Jul 17, 2024

Location:
Chicago, IL, US, 60612

Job Requisition ID: 39601

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-Resource and Recruitment(Spanish Speaking)
Closing Date/Time: 08/15/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,066/month Full Salary Range: $7,066 - $10,326/month
Job Type: Salaried
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 2
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.

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 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU UPLOAD OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS AND RESUME.

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 Responsbilities

  • 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 specialized, problematic service need cases
  • Provides and maintains reports and analyzes data with respective workers, supervisors, and administrators to facilitate an understanding and awareness of foster parent recruitment and resource needs in order to effectively develop recruitment plans and address placement and service needs
  • Develops and maintains a high level of knowledge regarding foster program data analysis and its application to program improvement on a regional and statewide level
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above


  • Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of a master's degree
  • Requires two years of progressively responsible professional experience in community organization, social service work, or in program planning and development
  • Requires ability to speak and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level


  • Conditions of Employment

  • Requires the ability to pass a background check
  • Requires possession of a valid driver's license and ability to travel, including evening and weekend travel


  • Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
    Work Location: 1026 S Damen Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60612

    Supervisor: B. Ramirez

    Agency Contact:

    Janet Potts

    Email: janet.potts@illinois.gov

    Phone #:312-814-3791

    Posting Group: Social Services

    This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

    APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

    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:
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    Nearest Major Market: Chicago
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