This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11608436 Location:Collinsville, IL, US, 62234
Job Requisition ID: 34930
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Closing Date/Time: 02/02/2024
Salary: \$3,609 - \$4,923 monthly - Anticipated Starting Salary:\$3,609/mo.
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Madison
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC009
PIN: 866130
REQ: 34930
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.
Job Responsibilities
Serves as Child Protection Assistant; drives or travels with ChildProtection Specialist staff to homes to assist in investigations ofcomplaints regarding child abuse and neglect; provides assistance to theChild Protection Specialist as they conduct interviews with children andfamilies; assists Child Protection Specialists with ensuring the safetyof children being transported by the use of seatbelts and/orage-appropriate care seats for each minor; transports children broughtinto the Departments care to their necessary evaluations (e.g. medical)at the direction of the Child Protection Specialist or Child ProtectionInvestigations Team Supervisor
Observes children and reports to the Child Protection Specialist anyunusual behavior relating to the mental, social adjustment, and overallhealth of children; reports to the Child Protection Specialist and/orsupervisor any communication with children resulting in disclosure ofabuse and neglect
Communicates to clients services available through DCFS and privateagencies
Organizes and maintains automotive records and materials, includingmileage, maintenance, and expenses; monitors and tracks maintenance ofauto to ensure it is a safe and clean means of transportation for homeremoval of children
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonablywithin the scope of the duties enumerated above