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Location:

Collinsville, IL, US, 62234

Job Requisition ID:[41344]{lang="en-US" careersite-propertyid="customfield2"}

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus

*THIS IS A SPANISH SPEAKING POSITION. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS A READIN/WRITING BILINGUAL EXAM TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION*

Title:CHILD PROTECTION INVESTIGATOR-Collinsville - 1101 Eastport Plaza Dr

Agency:Department of Children and Family Services

Closing Date/Time:01/17/2025\ Salary:\$6,005 - \$8,678 / month; Anticipated Starting Salary \$6,291 (Step 1)\ Job Type:Salaried\ County:Madison\ Number of Vacancies:1\ Plan/BU:RC062

REQ:41344

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this positionMUSTapply electronically through SuccessFactors. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Deferred Assignment Child Protection Investigator. Under direction, this position will receive and investigate reports of alleged child abuse/neglect 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 Function

• Serves as Child Protection Investigator;
• Prepares investigation reports for assessing validity of reports of allegations;
• Selects, summarizes, and presents case material for transfer to permanency caseworker or community agencies
• 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

Minimum Qualifications

Preferably requires a master\'s degree in social work;

OR

Requires a master\'s degree in a related human service field, in criminal justice, criminal justice administration , or law enforcement and one year of directly related professional experience;

OR

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