Child Protection Specialist
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. 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.
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 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/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.
Salary
Anticipated Starting Salary $6,768/month; Full Range $6,460 - $9,337/month
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