Child Protection Specialist
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services. Headquarters: 401 N Franklin St, Danville, IL 61832. Work County: Vermilion. Number of Vacancies: 2.
About the role
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking organized, professional, and results‑oriented individuals to serve as Child Protection Specialists. Under direction, this position will receive and investigate reports of alleged child abuse/neglect intakes 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.
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.
- 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.
Skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong communication skills
Pay
Anticipated Starting Salary $6,768/month; Full Range $6,460 - $9,337/month
Schedule
Work Hours: Monday‑Friday 8:30 AM‑5:00 PM. Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 3 to 5 days per week in office, depending on operational needs.