Child Protection Assistant
Urbana, IL, US, 61801
DCFS 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.
Title: Social Service Aide I - Urbana - 508 S Race St
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Closing Date/Time: 11/04/2024
Salary: $3,874 - $5,120 monthly - Anticipated Starting Salary: $3,874 monthly
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Champaign
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC009
REQ: 41327
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 SuccessFactors. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
POSITION OVERVIEW
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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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.
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: 508 S Race St, Urbana, Illinois, 61801
Supervisor: Megan Anderson
Agency Contact: Angela Brooks
Email: Angela.Brooks2@illinois.gov for questions only
Posting Group: Social Services
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
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.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
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State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
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Nearest Major Market: Champaign
Nearest Secondary Market: Urbana