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Location:

Rock Island, IL, US, 61201

Job Requisition ID:[41858]{lang="en-US"careersite-propertyid="customfield2"}

Agency:Department of Children and Family Services

Title:Child Protection Specialist - Rock IslandClosing Date/Time:10/25/2024Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary Step 1 $6,291 a month; FullRange $6,005 - $8,678Job Type:SalariedCategory:Full TimeCounty:Rock IslandNumber of Vacancies:5Plan/BU:RC062

PUC: 90682306

REQ: 41858

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Posting Identification Number41858

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking anorganized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve asChild Protection Investigator. Under direction, this position willreceive and investigate reports of alleged child abuse/neglect withinmandated time limits. The position assesses the immediate safety ofchildren and initiates appropriate levels of child protection needed.This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionateabout children and interested in playing a role in ensuring the safetyof children and youth. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan,excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for thisposition will have excellent organizational skills and strongcommunication skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to helpmake a positive difference in the lives of the children and families ofIllinois.

Essential Functions

Serves as Child Protection InvestigatorPrepares investigation reports for assessing validity of reports ofallegationsSelects, summarizes, and presents case material for transfer topermanency caseworker or community agenciesDetermines the need for and coordinates the placement of children insubstitute care facilitiesAttends multi-disciplinary diagnostic and technical staffconferences to assess needed servicesTransports clients when taking protective custody, when placing themin substitute care, and when changing placement locationPerforms other duties as required or assigned which are reasonablywithin the scope of the duties enumerated above