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This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11968321

Location:

Chicago, IL, US, 60608

Job Requisition ID:[38792]{lang="en-US" careersite-propertyid="customfield2"}

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:Deferred Asssignment Child Protection - Sexual Abuse Investigator (Spanish Speaking)

Closing Date/Time:06/30/2024\ Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/24) \$6,291 monthly; Full Range \$6,005 - \$8,678\ Job Type:Salaried\ County:Cook\ 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 positionMUSTapply electronically through theillinois.jobs2web.com{target="blank" rel="noopener"}website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through theSuccessFactors{target="blank" rel="noopener"}employee career portal.

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

Posting Identification Number:890257

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as 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. 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

1. Serves as Child Protection Investigator.
2. Prepares investigation reports for assessing validity of reports of allegations.
3. Selects, summarizes, and presents case material for transfer to permanency caseworker or community agencies.
4. Translates and interprets, both orally and in writing, for Spanish speaking clients regarding services available and the proper completion of forms.
5. Determines the need for and coordinates the placement of children in substitute care facilities.
6. Attends multi-disciplinary diagnostic and technical staff conferences to assess needed services.
7. Transports clients when taking protective custody, when placing them in substitute care, and when changing placement location; transports clients to appointments (i.e., court hearings, medical appointments, counseling sessions, police station, etc.) and to necessitate the delivery of client services.
8. Performs other duties as required or a ssigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.