Child Protection Investigator Floater

Location:

Aurora, IL, US, 60506

Job Requisition ID: 42349

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.

Agency : Department of Children and Family Services

Job Title: Child Protection Specialist (Child Protection Investigator) - Floater / Aurora
Closing Date/Time: 11/05/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,291/Month - Full Salary Range $6,005-$8,678/Month
Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

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 position

MUST

website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the

employee career portal.

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

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Posting Identification Number 42349

DivPin #827033

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.

Minimum Qualification

Preferably requires a master’s degree in social work.

OR

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

A bachelor’s degree in social work and one year of directly related professional experience.

OR

A bachelor’s degree in a related human service field, in criminal justice, criminal justice administration, or law enforcement and two years of directly related professional experience.

The college or university issuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree must be accredited, and the degree program in social work must be approved by the Council on Social Work Education

Conditions of Employment

• Requires a valid driver’s license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance.
• Requires ability to pass a background check.
• Requires physical, visual and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends. This also requires the ability to work in a 24 hour “on call” capacity.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Work Location: 301 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL 60506

Supervisor: Kristin Temple

Agency Contact: Andrea Martinez

Email :

Job Family: Social Services

This position [DOES NOT] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).