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Job Description

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results-oriented individual to serve as a 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: Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid time off Deferred Compensation Program Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility A Pension Program Responsibilities: Prepares investigation reports for assessing the 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 Requirements: Preferably requires a master’s degree in social work; 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 Requires working knowledge of the Department of Children and Family Services rules and regulations as they apply to child abuse/neglect investigation and working knowledge of the basic principles and techniques in a child welfare field Requires the ability to assess home situations and family relationships for child abuse/neglect and ability to relate positively with people Requires the ability to write reports Requires the ability to successfully complete agency-sponsored training programs and meet mandated licensure requirements Requires physical, visual, and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties Requires the ability to satisfactorily pass an in-depth background check as a condition of employment and the possession of a valid driver’s license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance

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