Child Protection Specialist

Job posted by Illinois job link. For more information: Job Requisition ID: 57320 Closing Date: 07/22/2026 Agency: Department of Children and Family Services Class Title: CHILD PROTECTION SPEC - 07163 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: Spanish Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,768/month; Full Range $6,460 - $9,337/month Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Sangamon Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME PUC: 90691696 Union position; provisions of relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply. Position Overview The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results‑oriented individual to serve as a bilingual Child Protection Specialist. Under direction, this position will receive and investigate reports of alleged child abuse/neglect intakes 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr