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Location:

Danville, IL, US, 61832

Job Requisition ID:[44466]{lang="en-US" careersite-propertyid="customfield2"}

?Agency:Department of Children and Family Services\ Class Title:CHILD PROTECTION SPEC - 07163\ Skill Option:None\ Bilingual Option:None\ Closing Date/Time:03/10/2025\ Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary: \$6,291/month (Step 1): Full Salary Range: \$6,005-\$8,678/month\ Job Type:Salaried\ Category:Full Time\ County:Vermilion\ Number of Vacancies:1\ Plan/BU:RC062

PUC: 90691789

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

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Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

REQ# 44466

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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 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 Functions

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

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