Child Protection Specialist

Agency: Department of Children and Family Services

Location: Winnebago County

Position type: Full-time, salaried union position (AFSCME RC062). Bilingual (Spanish) required.

About the role

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results-oriented individual to serve as a Child Protection Specialist. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills and a commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• 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/prevention caseworker.
• Translates and interprets, both orally and in writing, for Spanish-speaking clients regarding services available and the proper completion of forms.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Pay

Anticipated starting salary: $6,460 monthly. Full range: $6,460 – $9,337 monthly.