CHILD PROTECTION ASSISTANT

State of Illinois•Deerfield, IL

10d•$4,168 - $5,508•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), which 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. As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package.

Requirements

Requires any combination of education, training, or experience which provides knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to either the completion of four years of high school
Or two years of experience working with the culturally disadvantaged in a public or private social welfare program.
Requires ability to speak and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
Requires a valid driver’s 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.

Responsibilities

Serves as Child Protection Assistant
Observes children and reports to the Child Protection Specialist any unusual behavior relating to the mental, social adjustment, and overall health of children.
Communicates to clients services available through DCFS and private agencies.
Organizes and maintains automotive records and materials, including mileage, maintenance, and expenses
Translates and interprets, both orally and in writing, for Spanish speaking clients regarding services available and the proper completion of forms.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits includling Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
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
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago Only)