Child Protection Specialist
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services · Waukegan, IL · 3 wk ago
Information Technology$7k/moFull-time
Job Requisition ID: 57915 | Opening Date: 08/05/2026 | Closing Date: 08/19/2026 | Location: Lake County | Vacancies: 1
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 generous pension program. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership and communication capabilities. Join our innovative team to help make 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.
- 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: $6,768/month. Full range: $6,768 – $9,337/month.
Schedule
Full-time, salaried position.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation plan.
- Excellent benefits package.
- Generous pension program.