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Location:
Waukegan, IL, US, 60085-6153
Job Requisition ID: 38745
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.
Agency : Department of Children and Family Services
Job Title: Child Protection Specialist (Investigator) - Spanish Speaking
Closing Date/Time: 06/24/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/24) $6,291/Month - Full Salary Range $6,005-$8,678/Month
Job Type: Salaried
County: Lake
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062
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 MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 821050
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Deferred Assignment 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, while utilizing Spanish speaking skills in the performance of duties. 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 Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
1. Preferably requires a master’s degree in social work.
OR
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
A bachelor’s degree in social work and one year of directly related professional experience.
OR
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.
2. It is a requirement that you have the ability to speak and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level.
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. The directly related professional casework/case management experience must be related to family preservation, family reunification, adoption, youth development, counseling, and advocacy services or a related field
Conditions of Employment
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Work Location: 2133 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085-6153
Supervisor: Vacant
Agency Contact:
Michael Chan
Email: michael.chan2@illinois.gov
Phone #:312-814-0017
Posting Group: Social Services
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $72,060.00 - $104,136.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
Full Time
$52k-67k (estimate)
06/22/2024
06/25/2024