CHILD PROTECTION ASSISTANT - Illinois Department of Children and Family Services : Job Details

Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60612 Job Requisition ID: 41581 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. Agency: Department of Children and Family Services Position Title: Social Service Aide I Closing Date/Time: 10/18/2024 Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $3874/Month; Full Range $3874 - $5120/Month Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Cook Number of Vacancies: 1 Plan/BU: RC009 PUC: 90693614 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. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU UPLOAD YOUR RESUME. 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. Job 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 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. 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. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Work Location: 1026 S Damen Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60612 Supervisor: Michelle Carter Agency Contact: Brandi Lake (Questions ONLY) This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs). Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Salary: $46,488 - $61,440 Annual Bonus/Commission: No