CHILD PROTECTION INVESTIGATOR Job Details | State of Illinois

CHILD PROTECTION INVESTIGATOR

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.

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Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status, nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112 / 1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant's wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant's wage or salary history.

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.

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.
• 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

Conditions Of Employment

About The Agency

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families.

Benefits

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