University of Illinois Chicago
Position Overview
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (UICOMP) is hiring a full‑time Child Protection Specialist for the Pediatric Resource Center (Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics). The role supports child victims of abuse/neglect and their families through medical and social services.
Duties & Responsibilities
Respond to referral phone calls, obtain intake information, and evaluate case eligibility for services; provide referrals to other community resources when not accepted.
Offer emotional support to children and families during medical evaluation and inpatient stays.
Perform advanced child‑protection work including risk assessment and safety planning.
Identify and assess child‑abuse resources and gather relevant family information.
Serve as an authority and provide expertise to physicians and other professionals.
Provide specialized medical case‑work services to a caseload of 30‑60 children per month, including intake screening, compilation of social history, and data assessment for medical evaluation and safety planning.
Represent the unit on at least one community child‑welfare committee and act as a liaison to selected DCFS offices in the central region.
Build professional relationships with all agencies involved with the Pediatric Resource Center.
Perform related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Social or Behavioral Science, or a related Health specialty, with 5 years of relevant experience and significant specialized training in child protective services.
OR Master’s degree in Social or Behavioral Science, or a related Health specialty, with two years of progressively responsible full‑time experience in social services or a medical/clinical setting and acceptable standards of social work practice.
About the Department The Pediatric Resource Center has a 32‑year history of providing evidence‑informed, specialized medical and social services to child victims of abuse and neglect. UICOMP’s Department of Pediatrics collaborates with OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois to deliver comprehensive pediatric care.
Application Instructions Apply through the UIC Job Board. The posting closes on 12/25/2025.
Benefits Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Illinois System is an equal‑opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. The University encourages applications from individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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Duties & Responsibilities
Respond to referral phone calls, obtain intake information, and evaluate case eligibility for services; provide referrals to other community resources when not accepted.
Offer emotional support to children and families during medical evaluation and inpatient stays.
Perform advanced child‑protection work including risk assessment and safety planning.
Identify and assess child‑abuse resources and gather relevant family information.
Serve as an authority and provide expertise to physicians and other professionals.
Provide specialized medical case‑work services to a caseload of 30‑60 children per month, including intake screening, compilation of social history, and data assessment for medical evaluation and safety planning.
Represent the unit on at least one community child‑welfare committee and act as a liaison to selected DCFS offices in the central region.
Build professional relationships with all agencies involved with the Pediatric Resource Center.
Perform related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Social or Behavioral Science, or a related Health specialty, with 5 years of relevant experience and significant specialized training in child protective services.
OR Master’s degree in Social or Behavioral Science, or a related Health specialty, with two years of progressively responsible full‑time experience in social services or a medical/clinical setting and acceptable standards of social work practice.
About the Department The Pediatric Resource Center has a 32‑year history of providing evidence‑informed, specialized medical and social services to child victims of abuse and neglect. UICOMP’s Department of Pediatrics collaborates with OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois to deliver comprehensive pediatric care.
Application Instructions Apply through the UIC Job Board. The posting closes on 12/25/2025.
Benefits Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Illinois System is an equal‑opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. The University encourages applications from individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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