CHILD PROTECTION INVESTIGATOR

Overview

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.

Job Requisition ID : 49998

Closing Date : 10 / 16 / 2025

Agency : Department of Children and Family Services

Class Title : CHILD PROTECTION SPEC - 07163

Skill Option : None

Bilingual Option : Spanish

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

Job Type : Salaried

Category : Full Time

County : Kankakee

Number of Vacancies : 1

Bargaining Unit Code : RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME

Merit Comp Code :

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.

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. Under direction, this position will receive and investigate reports of alleged child abuse / neglect within mandated time limits. The position assesses the immediate safety of children and initiates appropriate levels of child protection needed. The position will utilize Spanish speaking skills in the performance of duties. 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. 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.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Child Protection Investigator
• Prepares investigation reports for assessing validity of reports of allegations
• Selects, summarizes, and presents case material for transfer to permanency caseworker or community agencies
• Translates and interprets, both orally and in writing, for Spanish Speaking clients regarding services available and the proper completion of forms
• 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

OR

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

A bachelor's degree in social work and one year of directly related professional experience

OR

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

Work Details

Work Hours : Monday - Friday 8 : 30 AM - 5 : 00 PM

Work Location : 230 W John Casey Road, Bourbonnais, Illinois, 60914

Supervisor : Essie P. Nicholson

Agency Contact : LaToya Johnson

Email : Latoya.johnson2@illinois.gov

Posting Group : Social Services

This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

Application Instructions

Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. Non-State employees should log in using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources : State employees : Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid. Non-State employees : on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail folders for communication regarding submitted applications.

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