Child Protection Assistant

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

Job Description

Chicago, IL, US, 60608

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 

Title: Social Service Aide I
Closing Date/Time: 07/30/2024 
Salary:   Anticipated Starting Salary $3,874 monthly; Full Range $3,874 - $5120  
Job Type:   Salaried 
County:   Cook  
Number of Vacancies:   1  
Plan/BU: RC009   

PUC: 90686956

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.

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

Posting Identification Number  39511 

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Child Protection Assistant.  Under immediate supervision, this position will drive or travel with Child Protection Specialist staff to homes to assist in investigations of complaints regarding child abuse and neglect.  The position will provide assistance to the Child Protection Specialist as they conduct interviews with children and families in their homes and in the community.  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.  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.

1. Serves as Child Protection Assistant
2. Observes children and reports to the Child Protection Specialist any unusual behavior relating to the mental, social adjustment, and overall health of children
3. Communicates to clients services available through DCFS and private agencies
4. Organizes and maintains automotive records and materials, including mileage, maintenance, and expenses
5. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above