Child Protection Specialist Job at Catalyst Career Group, Chicago, IL

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  • Catalyst Career Group
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Deferred Assignment 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.

 

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid sick days and holidays
  • Life Insurance
  • Deferred Compensation- Supplemental Retirement

 

Responsibilities:

  • 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

 

Requirements:

  • Requires a valid drivers license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance
  • Requires ability to pass a background check
  • 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.

 

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