Child Protection Specialist - Chicago, United States - Catalyst Career Group

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    Job Description Job Description DCFS has the primary responsibility of protecting children through the investigation of suspected abuse or neglect by parents and other caregivers in a position of trust or authority over the child

    Benefits include:
    Medical InsuranceDental insuranceGenerous retirement planVacation daysSick daysResponsibilities include:Receives and investigates reports of child abuse and neglect within mandated time limits;Assesses immediate safety of children and initiates appropriate levels of protection needed;Conducts home evaluations, observing family situations relating to allegations of abuse and neglect;Interviews clients and professionals to obtain information for the purposes of making a finding and determining protection and service needs;Conducts service assessments; on a rotating basis, assigned to 24 hour 'on call' duty in addition to normal assignments;Prepares investigation reports; selects, summarizes, and presents case material for transfer to permanency caseworker or community agencies;Determines the need for and coordinates the placement of children in substitute care facilities

    Requirements include:


    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 enforcementRequires possession of a valid driver's license, daily access to an automobileProof of vehicle insurance requires physical, visual, and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties
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