CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60056752

State of Florida

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About The Position

WHEN SECONDS COUNT…A CHILD CANNOT WAIT!!! Children in crisis need quick action from strong, compassionate individuals dedicated to ensuring their safety. This demanding and challenging career could be your opportunity to speak for those with no voice and fight to help ensure the safety of those who cannot protect themselves. We are looking for people who are detailed-oriented, possess good decision-making skills, and can thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. When seconds count, your career decision may be the critical difference in the life of a child. This is for the specialty lockout unit.

Requirements

• Must be a current employee with the Department of Children and Families
• Valid Driver License
• Must possess operational private vehicle for use in the performance of daily work activities. Selected candidates are required to provide proof of vehicle registration and documentation of the appropriate insurance coverage within 30 days of hire as a condition of employment. The Department provides a Vehicle Insurance Allowance to assist with the cost of insurance coverage due to the use of private vehicle for work purposes.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to those that currently possess a Florida Child Protective Investigator Certification from the Florida Certification Board. All Investigators must maintain certification as a condition of employment. Information regarding certification can be found at: Florida Certification Board
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work or related field preferred.
• Language proficiency may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency needs at the time of selection.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions for children
• Collect information through observation and interviews with the children, parents, relatives, and neighbors
• Assess danger threats, child vulnerabilities and caregiver protective capacities in order to determine whether a child is safe
• Arrange emergency placement for any child that cannot safely remain in their home
• Notify state attorney, law enforcement and child protection teams
• Provide families with service linkages to agency and community resources
• Conduct initial/ongoing child present and impending danger assessments
• Report indication of abuse, neglect and/or abandonment to the Florida Abuse Hotline.

Benefits

• Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.
• For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees