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Department of Children and Family Services
CHILD PROTECTION SPECIALIST
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What they do
A Crime Scene or Forensic Science Technician collects and analyzes physical evidence from crime scenes. Carefully documents a crime scene and catalogues evidence collected. Conducts laboratory analysis of evidence gathered, uses computer databases to identify evidence, and uses findings to reconstruct crime scenes.
$76,727 / year median in Illinois
+6% projected growth
Job Description
at Department of Children and Family Services in
Murphysboro, Illinois, United States Job Description 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 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 aboveMinimum 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 administrat To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker accountBenefits
- Dental Insurance