Illinois DCFS Recruiting Child Welfare, Protection Professionals at Chicago Employment Expo

WHAT:                Recruiters from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (Illinois DCFS) will attend an Employment Expo at Rusu-McCartin Boys & Girls Club in Chicago. For a limited time, Illinois DCFS is expediting its hiring for Cook County staff positions. Qualified applicants who attend this event may receive conditional offers of employment within three business days. As such, Illinois DCFS recruiters will be available to help applicants understand position responsibilities, State of Illinois employment benefits and how to submit a successful application. Representatives from Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, the Illinois Department of Central Management Services, Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois Department of Human Services, Illinois Department of Employment Security, Illinois Toll Highway Authority and the Illinois Department of Human Rights will also be present.

WHEN:                 March 29, 2024

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

WHERE:               Rusu-McCartin Boys & Girls Club

4411 W. Chicago Ave.

Chicago, IL 60651

WHY:                   Illinois DCFS is expanding our workforce throughout the state. DCFS' commitment to promoting an incredible culture of service has resulted in a record 3,450 employees working for the agency, a number not seen in more than 15 years. Illinois DCFS offers mission-driven career opportunities in various positions, including child protection specialists, child welfare specialists and daycare licensing representatives. DCFS staff enjoy competitive wages, employer-sponsored medical, dental and life insurance, defined-benefit pensions and generous vacation and sick leave.