Morreale Communications · 18 hours ago
Child Protection Specialist Floater
Galesburg, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$6,242/mo - $9,021/mo
1+ years expMorreale Communications is seeking a Child Protection Specialist Floater for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. This role involves investigating reports of alleged child abuse and ensuring the safety of children through appropriate protective measures.
Event ManagementGraphic DesignSocial Media Marketing
Responsibilities
Serves as Child Protection Specialist Floater, serving the field offices of the sub-region in a floater capacity
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
Qualification
Required
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 administration, or law enforcement and two years of directly related professional experience
The college or university issuing a bachelor's or master's degree must be accredited, and the degree program in social work must be approved by the Council on Social Work Education
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
Requires appropriate, valid driver's 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
Benefits
A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Company
Morreale Communications
Morreale Communications offers digital strategy, social media marketing, media relations, graphic design, and event management services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Berenice V. Alvarez
Partner
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