Child Protection Investigator Floater
Company: Illinois Department of Children and Family Service
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Location: Bloomington, IL, US, 61701 Job Requisition ID: 42114
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services Class Title:
CHILD PROTECTION SPEC - 07163 Floater- Bloomington Closing
Date/Time: 10/31/2024 Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary Step 1
$6,291 a month; Full Range $6,005 - $8,678 Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time County: McLean 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.com 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 42114 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: Monday - Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm Work Location: 401 Brown St, Bloomington, Illinois,
61701 Agency Contact: Angela Brooks Posting Group: Social Services
Supervisor: Stephanie Demoss This position [DOES NOT] contain
"Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs). Employment
Type: Full Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Salary: $72,060 -
$104,136 Annual Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: Illinois Department of Children and Family Service, Bloomington , Child Protection Investigator Floater, Other , Bloomington, Illinois
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