Location:
Springfield, IL, US, 62702
Job Requisition ID: 43555
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
Title: Child Protection Specialist
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Closing Date/Time: 02/05/2025
Salary: $6,005-$8,678 (Anticipated Starting Salary $6,291/month)
Job Type:Salaried
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies:2
Plan/BU:RC062
REQ: 43555
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 MUSTapply electronically through SuccessFactors.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
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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.
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
Requires a bachelor's degree in social work and one year of directly related professional experience
OR
Requires 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*
Work Hours:8:30am - 5:00pm, Mon. - Fri.
Work Location:1124 N Walnut St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Supervisor:Kassandra Estes
Agency Contact: Angela Brooks
E-mail:[email protected]
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.
Job Function: Social Services
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
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