This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11607810 Location: Chicago,IL, US, 60616

　　Job Requisition ID: 33860

　　DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Ourgoal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. Inevery effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching familyreunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are ourfocus

　　Agency: Department of Children and Family Services

　　Closing Date/Time: 02/13/2024

　　Salary: \$5,592 -8,343 Monthly - Anticipated Starting Salary \$6,049Monthly

　　Job Type: Salaried Full Time

　　County: Cook

　　Number of Vacancies: 2

　　Plan/BU: RC062

　　PIN: 888864 and 884655

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

　　All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST applyelectronically through SuccessFactors. Applications submitted via emailor any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

　　Posting Identification Number (888864 and 884655)

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　　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.

　　Job Responsibilities

　　Serves as Child Protection Investigator.

　　Prepares investigation reports for assessing validity of reports ofallegations.

　　Selects, summarizes, and presents case material for transfer topermanency caseworker or community agencies.

　　Determines the need for and coordinates the placement of children insubstitute care facilities.

　　Attends multi-disciplinary diagnostic and technical staff conferences toassess needed services.

　　Transports clients when taking protective custody, when placing them insubstitute care, and when changing placement location; transportsclients to appointments (i.e., court hearings, medical appointments,counseling sessions, police station, etc.) and to necessitate thedelivery of client services.

　　Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonablywithin the scope of the duties enumerated above.