Bilingual Child Protection Specialist - Flexible Schedule

State of Illinois; Woodstock (IL); Hybrid; USD 72.000 - 104.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible Work Schedules

12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

13 Paid Holidays annually

Zusammenfassung

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking a dedicated Child Protection Specialist to join our team. You will handle case documentation, assessments, and coordination to ensure the safety and well-being of children and families in Illinois.

Ideal candidates will have a master’s degree in social work or related field, or a bachelor’s degree with relevant experience, plus strong organizational and Spanish language skills to serve Spanish-speaking clients.

Qualifikationen

• Requires ability to speak and write Spanish at a colloquial level.
• Master’s degree in social work or related field with experience; or bachelor’s degree in social work with related experience.
• Degree programs must be accredited (CSWE).

Aufgaben

• Prepares and maintains a variety of reports, assessments, and case documentation.
• Selects, summarizes and presents case material for transfer to permanency or intact/prevention workers.
• Translates and interprets for Spanish-speaking clients regarding services and forms.
• Determines the need for and coordinates placement of children in substitute care facilities.
• Attends multi-disciplinary conferences to assess needed services.
• Transports clients for protective custody, placement changes, or relocation.
• Performs other duties as required within scope.

Kenntnisse

Spanish language skills

Ausbildung

Master’s in Social Work

Master’s in related human services

Bachelor’s in Social Work

Bachelor’s in related human services (criminal justice/lld)

Jobbeschreibung

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking a dedicated Child Protection Specialist to join our team. You will handle case documentation, assessments, and coordination to ensure the safety and well-being of children and families in Illinois.

Ideal candidates will have a master’s degree in social work or related field, or a bachelor’s degree with relevant experience, plus strong organizational and Spanish language skills to serve Spanish-speaking clients.