Investigator-Child Protection Services

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe • Fort Yates, ND

1d • $27 - $34

About The Position

The Child Protection Investigator investigates all aspects of child abuse and neglect and helps assure the protection of children. The investigator responds to reports, works with community resources and relevant law enforcement and tribal and federal agencies, prepares reports for children’s courts, and may provide court testimony. The role also includes attending Child Protection Team meetings, participating in an on-call schedule as needed, and transporting clients to forensic interviews or examinations.

The position may involve variable shifts, including overnight shifts, nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays, as well as responding to urgent situations while on call. Working conditions may include navigating rough or uneven terrain and difficult driveways and walkways, safely lifting and carrying children when necessary, and driving children over long distances, including extended periods of driving. Pre-employment, post-accident, and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing are required, as are tribal, state, and federal background investigations and MVR screening.

Requirements

• A two-year degree in Criminal Justice or a related field, or a high school diploma with five years of documented work experience in Case Management, Human Services, Social Services, Law Enforcement, or a related field.
• Experience in child abuse and neglect investigations.
• Knowledge of Tribal, State, and Federal court systems and agencies.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to navigate rough or uneven terrain and difficult driveways and walkways.
• Ability to safely lift and carry children when necessary to transport them into a vehicle for placement in CPS custody.
• Ability to transport children over long distances, including extended periods of driving, as needed.
• Subject to pre-employment, post-accident, and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
• Must undergo Tribal, State, and Federal background investigation and MVR screening.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Native American culture is preferred.
• Qualified applicants who are enrolled members of a federally recognized Tribe receive Native American preference.
• Qualified applicants receive Veteran’s Preference upon submission of proof of honorable military service, such as a DD-214.

Responsibilities

• Investigate assigned reports of child abuse and neglect and submit completed investigations to the supervisory Social Worker or Director of CPS for follow-up action.
• Maintain relationships with community resources by responding to reports of abuse and neglect.
• Work closely with law enforcement, the Tribal Federal prosecutor’s office, Tribal Court, and federal investigators for the benefit of child victims.
• Provide written reports to children’s courts in a timely manner.
• Provide testimony to the appropriate Tribal or Federal Court when necessary.
• Attend established local Child Protection Team meetings.
• Work on an on-call schedule as needed.
• Transport clients to forensic interviews or examinations as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree