Child Protection Specialist

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

Job Description

Decatur, IL, US, 62526

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 

Closing Date/Time: 06/15/2023 
Salary:  $4,982 - $7,369 Monthly - Anticipated Starting Salary $5,644 Monthly (Step 2)  
Job Type:  Salaried Full Time  
County:  Macon  
Number of Vacancies:  2  

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.

• Preferably requires a master's degree in social work;
• OR
• Requires 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
• Requires a bachelor's degree in social work and one year of directly related professional experience;
• OR
• Requires 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.

• Requires possession of a valid driver's license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance
• Requires ability to pass an in-depth background check
• Requires physical, visual and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties
• Requires ability to serve on 24 hour "on call" duty 

Work Hours:  8:30am - 5pm Mon - Fri.  
Work Location: 2920 N Oakland Ave Decatur, IL 62526-1529

Supervisor:  Marissa Cunningham