Child Protection Specialist
Morreale Communications, Rockford, Illinois, United States, 61103
Job Overview
Job Requisition ID: 53436 Closing Date: 03/10/2026 Agency: Department of Children and Family Services Class Title: CHILD PROTECTION SPEC - 07163 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: Spanish Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,242 Monthly; Full Range $6,242-$9,021 Monthly Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Winnebago Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. Essential Functions
Serves as Child Protection Specialist Prepares and maintains a variety of reports, assessments, and case documentation Selects, summarizes and presents case material for transfer to permanency caseworker or intact/prevention caseworker Translates and interprets, both orally and in writing, for Spanish Speaking clients regarding services available and the proper completion of forms 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 Qualifications
Preferably requires a master's degree in social work OR a master's degree in a related human service field, in criminal justice, criminal justice administration, or law enforcement and one year of directly related professional experience OR a bachelor's degree in social work and one year of directly related professional experience OR a bachelor's degree in a related human service field in criminal justice, criminal justice administration, or law enforcement and two years of directly related professional experience. Requires ability to speak and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level. The college or university issuing a bachelor's or master's degree must be accredited, and the degree program in social work must be approved by the Council on Social Work Education Conditions of Employment
Requires a valid driver's license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance. Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history. 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 to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. About the Agency
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. Benefits
A Pension Program Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment) Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable) 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only) Work Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 PM Agency Contact
Headquarter Location: 175 Executive Pkwy, Rockford, Illinois, 61107 Work County: Winnebago Agency Contact: Andrea Martinez Email: [email removed] (for questions only) Supervisor: Michelle Bunch Posting Group: Social Services Employment Type: Full Time
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Job Requisition ID: 53436 Closing Date: 03/10/2026 Agency: Department of Children and Family Services Class Title: CHILD PROTECTION SPEC - 07163 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: Spanish Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,242 Monthly; Full Range $6,242-$9,021 Monthly Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Winnebago Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. Essential Functions
Serves as Child Protection Specialist Prepares and maintains a variety of reports, assessments, and case documentation Selects, summarizes and presents case material for transfer to permanency caseworker or intact/prevention caseworker Translates and interprets, both orally and in writing, for Spanish Speaking clients regarding services available and the proper completion of forms 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 Qualifications
Preferably requires a master's degree in social work OR a master's degree in a related human service field, in criminal justice, criminal justice administration, or law enforcement and one year of directly related professional experience OR a bachelor's degree in social work and one year of directly related professional experience OR a bachelor's degree in a related human service field in criminal justice, criminal justice administration, or law enforcement and two years of directly related professional experience. Requires ability to speak and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level. The college or university issuing a bachelor's or master's degree must be accredited, and the degree program in social work must be approved by the Council on Social Work Education Conditions of Employment
Requires a valid driver's license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance. Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history. 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 to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. About the Agency
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. Benefits
A Pension Program Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment) Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable) 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only) Work Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 PM Agency Contact
Headquarter Location: 175 Executive Pkwy, Rockford, Illinois, 61107 Work County: Winnebago Agency Contact: Andrea Martinez Email: [email removed] (for questions only) Supervisor: Michelle Bunch Posting Group: Social Services Employment Type: Full Time
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