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

1. Requires a valid driver’s license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance.

2. Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.

3. 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.

4. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Will you be able to meet these Conditions of Employment with or without reasonable accommodation?