Child Protection Specialist Floater

Position Details

• Job Requisition
• Closing Date: 02/10/2026
• Agency:
  Department of Children and Family Services
• Class
  
  Title:
  
  CHILD PROTECTION SPEC - 07163
• Skill Option:
  None
• Bilingual Option:
  None
• Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,539/month
• Full Salary Range: $6,242-$9,021/month
• Job Type: Salaried
• Category:
  Full Time
• County:
  Knox
• Number of Vacancies: 1
Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
• PUC:
• This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you are helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you are part of something bigger, something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

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‑ 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 an organized, professional, and results‑oriented individual to serve as Child Protection Specialist Floater. 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 Child Protection Specialist Floater, serving the field offices of the sub‑region in a floater capacity.
• 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.
• Transports clients when taking protective custody, when placing them in substitute care, and when changing placement location.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position must apply electronically through the Illinois Jobs2

Web 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.