Child Protection Specialist

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Opening Date: 05/13/2026\

Closing Date: 05/28/2026\

Department of Children and Family Services

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CHILD PROTECTION SPEC - 07163

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Skill Option: None \

Bilingual Option: None \

Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) \$6,460 monthly;

Full Range \$6,460 - \$9,337 monthly

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Salaried

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Full Time

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Winnebago

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Number of Vacancies: 1\

Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME \

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• 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.

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and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and

lasting future with the State of Illinois.

## Essential Functions

• Serves as Child Protection Specialist Floater
• 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 masters degree in social work

OR

Requires a masters 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 bachelors degree in social work and one year of directly

related professional experience

OR

Requires a bachelors 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 bachelors or masters 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 a valid drivers license, daily access to an automobile, and

proof of vehicle insurance.

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of

criminal history.

• 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.

• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and

related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.