Deferred Child Protection Specialist

Job Requisition : 59558
Opening Date: 10/20/2026
Closing Date: 11/04/2026
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: CHILD PROTECTION SPEC - 07163
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,460/monthly;
Full Range $6,460 - $9,337/monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 5
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 3 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: 2920 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, Illinois, 62526
Work County: Macon
Agency Contact: Fisayo.

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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the  website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

This posting is for an expedited hiring process by which DCFS will offer permanent positions for this title to qualified external applicants. This sequence is not subject to the contractual rights process, and the position will not be offered to current DCFS employees. Please be prepared to respond to correspondence and/or requests for documentation immediately upon request.

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No matter what state career you're looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule-flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking organized, professional, and results oriented individuals to serve as Deferred Assignment Child Protection Specialists. Under direction, this position will receive and investigate reports of alleged child abuse/neglect intakes within mandated time limits. The position assesses the immediate safety of children and initiates appropriate levels of child protection needed. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in playing a role in ensuring the safety of children and youth.

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 communication skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

• Serves as Deferred Assignment 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
• Transpor…