CHILD PROTECTION ASSISTANT

Child Protection Assistant

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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.

Essential Functions

Serves as Child Protection Assistant Observes children and reports to the Child Protection Specialist any unusual behavior relating to the mental, social adjustment, and overall health of children. Communicates to clients services available through DCFS and private agencies. Organizes and maintains automotive records and materials, including mileage, maintenance, and expenses Translates and interprets, both orally and in writing, for Spanish speaking clients regarding services available and the proper completion of forms. 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. Requires ability to speak and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level.

Conditions of Employment Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires 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, 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.

Work Hours: M - F 8:30 - 17:00 Headquarter Location: 1755 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield, Illinois, 60015 Work County: Cook Supervisor: DE CARLI,THERESA Agency Contact: Brandi Lake Email: View email address on click.appcast.io (Questions Only)