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DCFS HIRING EVENT 6/5/23-Child Protection Specialist, Child Welfare Specialist, CP Trainee, CW Trainee

at Illinois Department of Children & Family Services in Rockford, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Location:  

Rockford, IL Freeport, IL Dekalb, IL Deerfield, Waukegan, IL Woodstock, IL Sterling, IL

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

This posting is for an on-the-spot hiring event on June 5, 2023, where DCFS will offer permanent positions for this title to qualified applicants.  If attending, you will need to bring your valid driver's license and social security card or valid passport, and a voided check to sign up for direct deposit.  If you are unable to attend, please be prepared to provide these documents immediately upon request.

 

 

IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU UPLOAD OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS AND RESUME.

 

 

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.  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 Deferred Assignment 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. Determines the need for and coordinates the placement of children in substitute care facilities.
  5. Attends multi-disciplinary diagnostic and technical staff conferences to assess needed services.
  6. Transports clients when taking protective custody, when placing them in substitute care, and when changing placement location.
  7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
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Job Posting: 10943475

Posted On: May 19, 2023

Updated On: Jun 06, 2023

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