CHILD PROTECTION SPECIALIST
Company: State of Illinois
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 19, 2024
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Job Description:
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 ServicesJob Title: Child Protection Specialist
(Investigator)Closing Date/Time: 10/10/2024Salary: Anticipated
Starting Salary $6,291/month Full Range $6,005 - $8678/monthJob
Type: SalariedCounty: CookNumber of Vacancies: 2Plan/BU: RC062This
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 COLLEGE
TRANSCRIPTS AND RESUMEPosition OverviewThe Illinois Department of
Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional,
and results oriented individual to serve as Child Protection
Investigator. Under direction, this position will receive and
investigate reports of alleged child abuse/neglect within mandated
time limits. The position assesses the immediate safety of children
and initiates appropriate levels of child protection needed. This
position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate
about children and interested in playing a role in ensuring the
safety 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.Essential
FunctionsServes as Child Protection Investigator.Prepares
investigation reports for assessing validity of reports of
allegations.Selects, summarizes, and presents case material for
transfer to permanency caseworker or community agencies.Determines
the need for and coordinates the placement of children in
substitute care facilities.Attends multi-disciplinary diagnostic
and technical staff conferences to assess needed
services.Transports clients when taking protective custody, when
placing them in substitute care, and when changing placement
location; transports clients to appointments (i.e., court hearings,
medical appointments, counseling sessions, police station, etc.)
and to necessitate the delivery of client services.Performs other
duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the
scope of the duties enumerated above.Minimum Qualifications*
Preferably requires a master's degree in social work;OR* Requires a
master's degree in a related human service field, in criminal
justice, criminal justice administration, or law enforcement and
one year of directly related professional experience;OR* Requires a
bachelor's degree in social work and one year of directly related
professional experience;OR* Requires a bachelor's degree in a
related human service field, in criminal justice, criminal justice
administration, or law enforcement and two years of directly
related professional experience.* Directly related professional
casework/case management experience related to family preservation,
family reunification, adoption, youth development, counseling and
advocacy services or a related field.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.Conditions Of EmploymentRequires a valid
driver's license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of
vehicle insurance.Requires ability to pass a background
check.Requires physical, visual and auditory ability to carry out
assigned duties.Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may
be requested or required/mandated to work overtime, including
scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the
ability to work evenings and weekends. This also requires the
ability to work in a 24 hour "on call" capacity.The conditions of
employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the
job duties as listed in the job description.Work Hours: Monday -
Friday 8:30am - 5:00pmWork Location: 6201 S Emerald Dr, Chicago,
Illinois, 60621Supervisor: Darcy BoydAgency Contact: Tracey
HardrickEmail: Tracey.Hardrick@illinois.gov (Questions only)Posting
Group: Social ServicesThis position DOES NOT contain "Specialized
Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSUse
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 AidNon-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:donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.comsystems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
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