Child Protection Assistant

Agency :  Department of Children and Family Services 

Title:  SOCIAL SERVICE AIDE I  - Coles
Closing Date/Time: 08/21/2024 
Salary:   $3,874 - $5,120 monthly (Anticipated Starting Salary: $3,874 monthly)  
Job Type:   Salaried Full Time
County:   Coles  
Number of Vacancies:   1  
Plan/BU: RC009   

REQ:  40550

 

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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Serves as Child Protection Assistant; drives or travels with Child Protection Specialist staff to homes to assist in investigations of complaints regarding child abuse and neglect; provides assistance to the Child Protection Specialist as they conduct interviews with children and families; assists Child Protection Specialists with ensuring the safety of children being transported by the use of seatbelts and/or age-appropriate care seats for each minor; transports children brought into the Department’s care to their necessary evaluations (e.g. medical) at the direction of the Child Protection Specialist or Child Protection Investigations Team Supervisor
2. Observes children and reports to the Child Protection Specialist any unusual behavior relating to the mental, social adjustment, and overall health of children; reports to the Child Protection Specialist and/or supervisor any communication with children resulting in disclosure of abuse and neglect
3. Communicates to clients services available through DCFS and private agencies
4. Organizes and maintains automotive records and materials, including mileage, maintenance, and expenses; monitors and tracks maintenance of auto to ensure it is a safe and clean means of transportation for home removal of children
5. 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 ability to pass a background check
3. Requires ability to work in a 24 hour on call capacity

Work Hours:  Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm  
Work Location: 825 18th St, Charleston, Illinois, 61920  

Supervisor:  Julie Nelson
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).

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

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 pag