Child Protection Assistant

Location: Illinois Department of Children & Family Services, Waukegan, Illinois, United States

Job Requisition : 54014

Opening Date: 03/05/2026

Closing Date: 03/19/2026

Agency: Department of Children and Family Services

Class

Title:

SOCIAL SERVICE AIDE I - 41281

Skill Option: None

Bilingual Option: Spanish

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,027/Month - Full Salary Range $4,027 -$5,322/Month

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Lake

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC009 Institutional Employees, AFSCME

Merit Comp Code:

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

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

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• Serves as Child Protection Assistant
• Observes children and reports to the Child Protection Specialist any unusual behavior relating to the mental, social adjustment, and overall health of children
• Communicates to clients services available through DCFS and private agencies
• Organizes and maintains automotive records and materials, including mileage, maintenance, and expenses
• Translates and interprets, both orally and in writing, for Spanish speaking clients regarding services available and the proper completion of forms
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

• Requires any combination of education, training, or experience which provides knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to either the completion of four years of high school or two years of experience working with the culturally disadvantaged in a public or private social welfare program.
• Requires ability to speak and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level.

• Requires a 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.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.

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