Champaign County Social Services Worker - Investigation​/Assessment

Champaign County Social Services Worker 2 - Investigation/Assessment Champaign County JFS

Champaign County Department of Job and Family Services is seeking multiple Social Services Worker 2 professionals to join our Protective Services Unit. These positions will focus on Child Abuse/Neglect Investigations. The ideal candidates will be flexible, collaborative, and committed to supporting children and families through comprehensive casework, permanency planning, and advocacy.

Key Responsibilities:

General Duties (All Workers):

• Answer intake calls and document referrals for Child and Adult Protective Services.
• Provide information and referrals for non-abuse/neglect concerns.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all consumer and collateral contacts.
• Conduct safety and risk assessments and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Respond to emergency calls and participate in on‑call rotation.
• Identify and assess placement options for children in need of substitute care.
• Conduct home evaluations for kinship placements.
• Monitor children in substitute, kinship, or primary homes to ensure safety and well‑being.
• Refer families to services and monitor service use.
• Construct and manage case plans for ongoing cases.
• Prepare for and attend court hearings; complete court‑related documentation.
• Arrange and supervise visitation; provide or coordinate transportation as needed.
• Advocate for families and maintain positive relationships with community providers.
• Participate in public education and outreach efforts.
• Ensure timely school enrollment and attend educational meetings for children in care.
• Maintain timely and accurate data entry for reporting purposes.

Investigation/Assessment Duties:

• Investigate allegations and complete holistic assessments of child abuse, neglect, or dependency.
• Conduct forensic interviews with alleged child victims of sexual abuse.
• Interview children, parents, custodians, significant others, and collateral contacts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in a human services-related field OR
• Completion of at least sixty (60) semester credit hours (or equivalent) toward a degree in human services-related studies from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Note:
  
  Candidates must obtain a job‑related bachelor’s degree no later than five (5) years after the start of employment with the agency.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a closely related human services field.
• Previous experience in protective services.

To Apply:

Qualified applicants should submit their cover letter and resume, no later than January 23, 2026, to:
Human Resources at o.gov

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