CHILD PROTECTION ASSISTANT

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Child Protection Assistant. Under immediate supervision, this position will drive or travel with Child Protection Specialist staff to homes to assist in investigations of complaints regarding child abuse and neglect. The position will provide assistance to the Child Protection Specialist as they conduct interviews with children and families in their homes and in the community. 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. 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.

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 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.

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
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 including 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)
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