This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11608451 Location: Joliet, IL,US, 60435

　　Job Requisition ID: 35154

　　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: \$3,609.00 - \$4,923.00/Month-Anticipated Starting Salary3,609/Month

　　Job Type: Salaried Full Time

　　County: Will

　　Number of Vacancies: 1

　　Plan/BU: RC009

　　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 the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State ofIllinois employees should click the link near the top left to applythrough the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

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

　　Posting Identification Number - 826120

　　Position Overview

　　The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking anorganized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve asChild Protection Assistant. Under immediate supervision, this positionwill drive or travel with Child Protection Specialist staff to homes toassist in investigations of complaints regarding child abuse andneglect. The position will provide assistance to the Child ProtectionSpecialist as they conduct interviews with children and families intheir homes and in the community. This position provides a greatopportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interestedin playing a role in ensuring the safety of children. DCFS offers acompetitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pensionprogram. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellentorganizational skills and strong communication skills. We invite you tojoin our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the livesof the children and families of Illinois.

　　Job Responsibilities

　　Serves as Child Protection Assistant.

　　Observes children and reports to the Child Protection Specialist anyunusual behavior relating to the mental, social adjustment, and overallhealth of children.

　　Communicates to clients services available through DCFS and privateagencies.

　　Organizes and maintains automotive records and materials, includingmileage, maintenance, and expenses.

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