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Location:

Urbana, IL, US, 61801

Job Requisition ID:[41324]{lang="en-US" careersite-propertyid="customfield2"}

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.

Title:Social Service Aide I-Urbana - 508 S Race St

Agency:Department of Children and Family Services

Closing Date/Time:10/31/2024\ Salary:\$3,874 - \$5,120 monthly - Anticipated Starting Salary: \$3,874 monthly\ Job Type:Salaried Full Time\ County:Champaign\ Number of Vacancies:1\ Plan/BU:RC009

REQ: 41324

This position will require you to pass a verbal and written bilingual exam.

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

All applicants who want to be considered for this positionMUSTapply electronically through SuccessFactors. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.

• Translates and interprets, both orally and in writing, for Spanish speaking clients regarding services available and the proper completion of forms.