CHILD PROTECTION INVESTIGATOR

Location : Springfield, IL, US, 62702 Job Requisition ID : 42005 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 Title : CHILD PROTECTION INVESTIGATOR - Springfield - 1124 N Walnut St Agency : Department of Children and Family Services Closing Date / Time : 10 / 31 / 2024 Salary : $6,005-$8,678 (Anticipated Starting Salary $6,291 / month) Job Type : Salaried County : Sangamon Number of Vacancies : 1 Plan / BU : RC062 REQ : 42005 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 SuccessFactors. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU UPLOAD OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS 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. 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 FUNCTION 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 Preferably requires a master's degree in social work OR Requires 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 Requires a bachelor's degree in social work and one year of directly related professional experience OR Requires 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 Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance. Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.

Requires physical, visual and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required / mandated to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.

This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends. This also requires the ability to work in a 24 hour on call capacity.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours : 8 : 30am - 5 : 00pm, Mon. - Fri. Work Location : 1124 N Walnut St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702 Supervisor : Holly Alender-Mix Agency Contact : Angela Brooks 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. 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.

Job Function : Social Services This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs). Employment Type : Full Time Salary : $72,060 - $104,136 Annual Bonus / Commission : No