Impactful Child Protection Investigator

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services; Lincoln (IL); Híbrido; USD 72.000 - 104.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking organized, professional Deferred Assignment Child Protection Specialists to receive and investigate reports of alleged child abuse/neglect within mandated time limits, assess immediate safety, and initiate protective actions. This salaried role offers a competitive benefits package and pension, with a hybrid in-office schedule.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills; minimum qualifications

Formación

• Requires a master's degree in social work or a related human service field.
• One year of related professional experience for certain pathways.
• Bachelor's degree in social work with one year of related professional experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related human service field with two years of related experience.

Responsabilidades

• Serves as Deferred Assignment Child Protection Specialist.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of reports, assessments, and case documentation.
• Selects, summarizes, and presents case material for transfer to permanency or ongoing caseworkers.
• Determines the need for and coordinates 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 and when placement changes.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Educación

Master's degree in social work

Master's degree in related human service field / criminal justice / law enforcement

Bachelor's degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in related human service field / criminal justice / law enforcement with experience

Descripción del empleo

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking organized, professional Deferred Assignment Child Protection Specialists to receive and investigate reports of alleged child abuse/neglect within mandated time limits, assess immediate safety, and initiate protective actions. This salaried role offers a competitive benefits package and pension, with a hybrid in-office schedule.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills; minimum qualifications