Child Protection Investigator

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Location:

Peoria, IL, US, 61603

Job Requisition ID:41166

?Agency :Department of Children and Family Services

Working Title:Child Protection Investigator – Peoria
Closing Date/Time: 09/30/2024
Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary Step 1 $6,291 a month; Full
Range $6,005 – $8,678
Job Type:Salaried
Category:Full Time
County:Peoria
Number of Vacancies:1
Plan/BU:RC062

PUC: 90682295

REQ: 41166

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Posting Identification Number41166

Position Overview

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.

Essential Functions

– Serves as Child Protection Investigator
– Prepares investigation reports for assessing validity of reports of
allegations
– Selects, summarizes, and presents case material for transfer to
permanency caseworker or community agencies
– Determines the need for and coordinates the placement of children in
substitute care facilities
– Attends multi-disciplinary diagnostic and technical staff
conferences to assess needed services
– Transports clients when taking protective custody, when placing them
in substitute care, and when changing placement location
– Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably
within the scope of the duties enumerated above