Child Protection Specialist Floater
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
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 Floater. This position receives and investigates reports of alleged child abuse or neglect within mandated time limits, assesses the immediate safety of children, and initiates appropriate levels of child protection. The role provides an opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children and families in Illinois.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Child Protection Specialist Floater, covering field offices within the sub-region.
- Prepare and maintain reports, assessments, and case documentation.
- Select, summarize, and present case material for transfer to permanency or intact/prevention caseworkers.
- Determine the need for and coordinate the placement of children in substitute care facilities.
- Attend multi-disciplinary diagnostic and technical staff conferences to assess needed services.
- Transport clients when taking protective custody, placing them in substitute care, or changing placement locations.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the role.
Pay
Anticipated starting salary: $6,768/month. Full salary range: $6,460 – $9,337/month.
Schedule
Full-time, salaried position.
Benefits
DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program.
Location
Macon County, Illinois.
This is a union position; provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement apply.