Child Protection Investigator Floater

The Agency; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A child protection agency in Ottawa is seeking a Child Protection Investigator Floater to investigate reports of child abuse and assess children’s safety. This role requires a master's or bachelor's degree in social work or a related field, along with relevant experience. Responsibilities include preparing reports and coordinating care placements. The position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

A Pension Program

Competitive Group Insurance Benefits

Paid Personal Business Days

Paid Sick Days

Paid Vacation time

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred or a related human service field with experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with two years of related professional experience.
• Accredited degree program in social work.

Responsibilities

• Investigate reports of alleged child abuse and neglect.
• Prepare investigation reports for case assessment.
• Coordinate placement of children in substitute care.

Skills

Organizational skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Ability to assess safety

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Job description

Job Requisition ID

51314

Closing Date

12 / 05 / 2025

Agency

Department of Children and Family Services

Class Title

CHILD PROTECTION SPEC - 07163

Salary

Anticipated Starting Salary $6,539 / month : Full Salary Range $6,242 - $9,021 / month

Job Type

Salaried

Category

Full Time

County

LaSalle

Number of Vacancies

1

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 Floater. Under direction this position will receive and investigate reports of alleged child abuse / neglect within mandated time limits, assess the immediate safety of children and initiate 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.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Child Protection Investigator Floater serving the field offices of the sub-region in a floater capacity
• Prepares investigation reports for assessing validity of reports of allegations
• Selects, summarizes and presents case material for transfer to permanency caseworker or community agencies
• Determines the need for and coordinates the placement of children in substitute care facilities
• Attends multi‑disciplinary diagnostic and technical staff conferences to assess needed services
• Transports clients when taking protective custody when placing them in substitute care and when changing placement location
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• 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

Conditions Of Employment

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate valid driver’s license, daily access to an automobile and proof of vehicle insurance
• Requires completion of a background check and self‑disclosure of criminal history
• Requires physical visual and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties
• Overtime is a condition of employment and you may be requested or required / mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled or last‑minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends. This also requires the ability to work in a 24‑hour on‑call capacity
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

About The Agency

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting every effort from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption. Children and families are our focus.

Benefits

• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10‑25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually – (10 days in year one of employment)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually (14 on even‑numbered years)
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program – A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre‑Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) and Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI Bill/Training / Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

Work Hours

Monday‑Friday 8:30 AM‑5:00 PM

Work Location

1580 1st Ave Ottawa Illinois 61350

Application Instructions

All applicants who want to be considered for this position must apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should sign in to the career portal for State employees. Non‑State employees should log in on the website. If you have questions about how to apply, please see the resources provided on the portal.

Additional Notes

Posting Group: Social Services

This position does not contain specialized skills (as that term is used in CBAs).

Employment Type: Gig

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary Range: $6,242 - $9,021