Child Protection Assistant

Job Title:

Social Service Aide I

Location:

Deerfield, IL, 60015

Salary: $4,168 – $5,508 per month (anticipated $4,168)

• Act as a Child Protection Assistant
• Observe children and report any unusual behavior related to mental, social, or overall health to the Child Protection Specialist
• Inform clients about services available through DCFS and private agencies
• Organize and maintain automotive records, including mileage, maintenance, and expenses
• Translate and interpret, orally and in writing, for Spanish‑speaking clients regarding services and form completion
• Perform other duties as reasonably within the scope of the job function

• High school diploma or equivalent, OR two years of experience working with culturally disadvantaged populations in a public or private social welfare program
• Proficiency in speaking and writing Spanish at a colloquial skill level

• Must be able to travel; requires a valid driver’s license, daily automobile access, and proof of vehicle insurance
• Must pass a background check
• Must possess physical, visual, and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties
• Overtime is required; may include scheduled, unscheduled, or last‑minute overtime, evenings, weekends, and 24‑hour on‑call responsibilities
• Conditions listed reflect or relate to job duties outlined in this description

• Competitive group insurance (Health, Life, Dental, Vision)
• 3 paid personal business days annually
• 12 paid sick days annually
• 10–25 paid vacation days annually (10 days in year one)
• Personal, sick, and vacation rates adjusted for 12‑hour and part‑time schedules
• 13 paid holidays annually, 14 on even‑numbered years
• Flexible work schedules when available
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Deferred compensation (supplemental retirement plan)
• Optional pre‑tax programs such as MCAP and DCAP
• Federal public service loan forgiveness eligibility
• GI Bill training/apprenticeship benefits for qualifying veterans
• 5% salary differential for bilingual positions
• Commuter savings program (Chicago only)