Child Welfare Specialist

This job was posted by : For more Information, Please See Job Requisition ID:**57982** Opening Date:**08/17/2026** Closing Date:**08/31/2026** Agency:**Department of Children and Family Services Title:**Child Protection Specialist** Class Title:**CHILD PROTECTION SPEC - 07163** Skill Option:**None** Bilingual Option:**None** Salary:**Anticipated Starting Salary $6460/month; Full Range $6460 - $9337/month** Job Type:**Salaried** Category:**Full Time** County:**Cook** 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. All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUSTapply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com 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. Why Work for Illinois? Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career youre looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois. Position Overview The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Child Protection Specialist. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a generous pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership and communication capabilities. 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. 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. Minimum Qualifications Preferably requires a master's degree in social work; OR requires 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 requires a bachelor's degree in social work and one year of directly related professional experience; OR requires 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. 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 travel, a valid driver's license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance. Requires ability to pass a background check. Requires physical, visual, and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties. Overtime is a condition of employment, #J-18808-Ljbffr Illinois Department of Children and Family Services