Child Protection Specialist
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreInformation, Please Seehttps://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13462606Job Requisition ID:**55760**\Opening Date:**05/05/2026**\Closing Date:**05/19/2026**\Agency:**Department of Children and Family Services**\Class Title:**CHILD PROTECTION SPEC - 07163**\Skill Option:**None**\Bilingual Option:**Spanish**\Salary:**Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) \$6,460 a month;Full Range \$6,460 - \$9,337 a month**\Job Type:**Salaried**\Category:**Full Time**\County:**Kane**\Number of Vacancies:**1**\Bargaining Unit Code:**RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME**\Merit Comp Code:**This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of therelevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to thefilling of this position.**All applicants who want to be considered for this positionMUSTapplyelectronically throughthe[illinois.jobs2web.com](https://illinois.jobs2web.com/){target="_blank"rel="noopener"}website. State of Illinois employees should click thelink near the top left to apply throughthe[SuccessFactors](https://hcm20.ns2cloud.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte_company=SILHCM20P1){target="_blank"rel="noopener"}employee career portal.**Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, handdelivery) will not be considered.**Why Work for Illinois?**Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values ofcompassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether yourehelping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or supportfamilies in need, youre part of something biggersomething that touchesthe lives of every person who calls Illinois home.No matter what state career youre looking for, we offer jobs that fityour life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standardof benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues toadvance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefitsand great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career andlasting future with the State of Illinois.## Essential Functions Serves as Child Protection Specialist Prepares and maintains a variety of reports, assessments, and casedocumentation Selects, summarizes and presents case material for transfer topermanency caseworker or intact/prevention caseworker Translates and interprets, both orally and in writing, for SpanishSpeaking clients regarding services available and the propercompletion of forms Determines the need for and coordinates the placement of children insubstitute care facilities Attends multi-disciplinary diagnostic and technical staffconferences to assess needed services Transports clients when taking protective custody, when placing themin substitute care, and when changing placement location Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonablywithin the scope of the duties enumerated above