DCFS has the primary responsibility of protecting children through the investigation of suspected abuse or neglect by parents and other caregivers in a position of trust or authority over the child.

Benefits include:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental insurance

• Generous retirement plan

• Vacation days

• Sick days

Responsibilities include:

• Receives and investigates reports of child abuse and neglect within mandated time limits; 

• Assesses immediate safety of children and initiates appropriate levels of protection needed; 

• Conducts home evaluations, observing family situations relating to allegations of abuse and neglect; 

• Interviews clients and professionals to obtain information for the purposes of making a finding and determining protection and service needs; 

• Conducts service assessments; on a rotating basis, assigned to 24 hour "on call" duty in addition to normal assignments; 

• Prepares investigation reports; selects, summarizes, and presents case material for transfer to permanency caseworker or community agencies; 

• Determines the need for and coordinates the placement of children in substitute care facilities.

Requirements include:

• 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 

• Requires possession of a valid driver's license, daily access to an automobile

• Proof of vehicle insurance requires physical, visual, and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties

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