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CHILD PROTECTION INVESTIGATOR Job Details | State of Illinois

CHILD PROTECTION INVESTIGATOR Job Details | State of Illinois

Hispanic Alliance for Career EnhancementCarlinville, IL, US
11 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

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.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process.

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

  • 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.
  • Conditions Of Employment

  • Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • A Pension Program
  • Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
  • 12 Paid Sick Days annually
  • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually
  • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
  • Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
  • 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
  • Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
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