Child Protection Assistant
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results-oriented Child Protection Assistant. Under immediate supervision, the assistant drives or travels with Child Protection Specialist staff to homes to support investigations of child abuse and neglect complaints. The position assists specialists as they interview children and families in homes and in the community, and observes children to report unusual behavior related to mental health, social adjustment, and overall health. The assistant also communicates information about services available through DCFS and private agencies and maintains automotive records and materials. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the safety and welfare of children and families in Illinois.
Requirements
- Education, training, or experience equivalent to 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.
- Ability to travel in the performance of duties, including overnight stays as appropriate.
- Appropriate, valid driver's license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance.
- Completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Physical, visual, and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties.
- Ability to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime; evenings and weekends; and in a 24-hour on-call capacity.
Responsibilities
- Drive or travel with Child Protection Specialist staff to homes to assist with investigations of child abuse and neglect complaints.
- Assist Child Protection Specialists as they conduct interviews with children and families in their homes and in the community.
- Observe children and report unusual behavior relating to their mental health, social adjustment, and overall health to the Child Protection Specialist.
- Communicate to clients information about services available through DCFS and private agencies.
- Organize and maintain automotive records and materials, including mileage, maintenance, and expenses.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.
Benefits
- Pension program
- Group health, life, dental, and vision insurance
- Three paid personal business days annually
- Twelve paid sick days annually, with sick days carrying over from year to year
- Ten to twenty-five days of paid vacation annually, including ten days in the first year of employment
- Thirteen paid holidays annually, and fourteen in even-numbered years
- Flexible work schedules when available and dependent upon position
- Twelve weeks of paid parental leave
- Deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan
- Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan and Dependent Care Assistance Plan
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI Bill training and apprenticeship benefits eligibility for qualifying veterans
- Five percent salary differential for bilingual positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
