Child Protection Specialist

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more Information, Please See https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13703861 Job Requisition ID:**58447**\ Opening Date:**09/02/2026**\ Closing Date:**09/17/2026**\ Agency:**Department of Children and Family Services**\ Class Title:**CHILD PROTECTION SPEC - 07163**\ Skill Option:**None**\ Bilingual Option:**None**\ Salary:**Anticipated Starting Salary \$6,768 monthly; Full Range \$6,460 - \$9,337 monthly**\ Job Type:**Salaried**\ Category:**Full Time**\ Number of Vacancies:**1**\ Bargaining Unit Code:**RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME**\ Merit Comp Code:**\ Work Hours**: M-F 8:30am-5pm\Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability**:2 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs\ Headquarter Location**:Mount Vernon - 321 A Withers Dr\Work County**:Jefferson\ \ Supervisor**: Alyssa NormanThis 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 positionMUSTapply electronically through the[illinois.jobs2web.com](https://illinois.jobs2web.com/){target="_blank" rel="noopener"}website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the[SuccessFactors](https://hcm20.ns2cloud.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte_company=SILHCM20P1){target="_blank" rel="noopener"}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 youre helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career youre looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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 Child Protection Specialist. 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 Child Protection Specialist Prepares and maintains a variety of reports, assessments, and case documentation Selects, summarizes, and presents case material for transfer to permanency caseworker or intact/preventioncaseworker 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 changingplacement location Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumeratedabove ## **Minimum Qualifications:** Preferably requires a master s degree in social work OR requires a masters degree in a related human service field, incriminal justice, criminal justice administration, or law enforcement and one year of directly related professional experience;OR requires a bachelors degree in social work and one year of directly related professional experience; OR requires abachelors degree in a related human service field, in criminal justice, criminal justice administration, or law enforcement andtwo years of directly related professional experience. The college or university issuing a bachelors or masters degree must be accredited, and the degree program in social workmust be approved by the Council on Social Work Education ## **Conditions of Employment:** Re