Child Protection Investigator Floater
Child Protection Investigator Floater
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Job Description
Agency:Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title:CHILD PROTECTION SPEC 07163
Working Title:CHILD PROTECTION INVESTIGATOR FLOATER Anna
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Closing Date/Time: 03/21/2025
Salary: $6005 $8678/mo (Anticipated Starting Salary Step 1 $6291/mo)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU:RC062
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 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.
Posting Identification Number 44953
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our toptier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
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 Floater. Under direction this position will serve the offices of the subregion in a floater capacity receiving and investigating 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 Floater;
- 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 multidisciplinary 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 masters degree in social work;
OR
Requires a masters 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 bachelors degree in social work and one year of directly related professional experience;
OR
Requires a bachelors 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 bachelors or masters degree must be accredited and the degree program in social work must be approved by the Council on Social Work Education*
Conditions of Employment
1. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate valid drivers license daily access to an automobile and proof of vehicle insurance.
2. Requires completion of a background check and selfdisclosure of criminal history.
3. Requires physical visual and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties
4. Overtime is a condition of employment and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled unscheduled or lastminute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends. This also requires the ability to work in a 24 hour on call capacity.
5. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description
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. In every effort from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption children and families are our focus.
Work Hours: MF 8:30am5:00pm
Work Location: 108 Denny Dr Anna Illinois 62906
Agency Contact:
Name:Zackary Booher
Email:
Posting Group: Social Services
Supervisor: Vacant
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 theIllinois.jobs2web homepage in the blue ribbon.
NonState employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of theIllinois.jobs2web 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
NonState employees: on Illinois.jobs2web 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 spam or other folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
Employment Type
Full-Time
