CHILD PROTECTION ASSISTANT Job at Department of Children and Family Services, Harvey, IL

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  • Department of Children and Family Services
  • Harvey, IL

Job Description

Location:

Harvey, IL, US, 60426

Job Requisition ID: 38326

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
Closing Date/Time: 07/11/2024

Title: Child Protection Assistant-Social Service Aide I
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/24) $3,874 monthly; Full Range $3,874 - $5120 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC009

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 website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number: 916156


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 Responsibilites

  1. Serves as Child Protection Assistant.
  2. Observes children and reports to the Child Protection Specialist any unusual behavior relating to the mental, social adjustment, and overall health of children.
  3. Communicates to clients services available through DCFS and private agencies.
  4. Organizes and maintains automotive records and materials, including mileage, maintenance, and expenses.
  5. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Job Tags

Contract work, Immediate start,

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