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Location:

Joliet, IL, US, 60435

Job Requisition ID:[41020]{lang="en-US" careersite-propertyid="customfield2"}

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:Child Welfare Nurse Specialist\ Closing Date/Time:10/24/2024\ Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary \$8,424/Month Full Salary Range \$6,899-\$9,381/Month.\ Job Type:Salaried\ County:Will\ Number of Vacancies:1\ Plan/BU: RC023

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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Posting Identification Number[[41020]]

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Regional Nurse. Under general supervision, this position will provide consultation and analysis on health-related concerns in investigation reports, complex health care records, and other related materials. The position will also consult with biological parents, foster parents, relative caregivers, or residential providers regarding health-related concerns for children with special health care needs and provide input into the treatment plan with the child caregiver and worker. In addition, this position will serve as a liaison for the client/family with community hospitals, child abuse and neglect teams, fatality teams, and community physical and mental health programs. This position provides a great opportunity for a compassionate medical professional who is focused on ensuring that children in the care of DCFS receive the best health care possible. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have exemplary medical 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.

Essential Functions

Provides consultation and analysis on health-related concerns in investigation reports, complex health care records, and other related materials

Provides updated information relative to referral procedures and other protocols involving community health care or health related services

In collaboration with the Departments Healthworks networks and assigned skilled, residential, and acute psychiatric facilities, provides quality assurance monitoring to ensure that health care services are provided to Department youth in care

Translates and interprets, bo th orally and in writing, for Spanish speaking clients about services available and

the proper completion of forms.

Provides input into staffings