Bilingual Child Protection Specialist (Spanish)

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services; Woodstock (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension program

Paid vacation and sick days

Flexible work schedules

Union job protections

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking a diligent Child Protection Specialist in Woodstock, IL. The role requires coordination of child protective services, documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and permanency options for children.

Position emphasizes Spanish language ability, travel as needed, and a commitment to serving diverse families. Working conditions include a hybrid schedule and union protections within the DCFS

Qualifications

• Requires ability to speak and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level.
• Master's degree in social work preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Child Protection Specialist.
• Prepares and maintains reports, assessments, and case documentation.
• Selects, summarizes and presents case material for transfer to permanency/caseworker.
• Translates and interprets for Spanish-speaking clients regarding services and forms.

Skills

Spanish language

Education

Master's degree in social work

Master's degree in related human service field

Bachelor's degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in related human service field

Job description

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking a diligent Child Protection Specialist in Woodstock, IL. The role requires coordination of child protective services, documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and permanency options for children.

Position emphasizes Spanish language ability, travel as needed, and a commitment to serving diverse families. Working conditions include a hybrid schedule and union protections within the DCFS