CPS Sexual Abuse Specialist III (Family Safety Practitioner III)

About the role

This position includes a signing bonus of $2,500 (full-time) for new county hires. Do you want to be a part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of children and families? As a Child Protective Services (CPS) Family Safety Practitioner III, you will engage with parents and their children who are at risk of or victims of abuse or neglect and strengthen families so they can safely care for their children. This life-changing work involves taking decisive and appropriate actions when a child needs protection, analyzing complex information, and employing intervention services and strategies to achieve the best outcomes for children. We are looking for people who are committed to children’s safety and family preservation, possess good critical thinking and decision-making skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. While this job is challenging and may have long and sometimes unconventional hours, this is more than a job—it is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and families.

Responsibilities

• Conducts child sexual abuse and neglect family assessment/ investigations
• Assesses allegations of child abuse and neglect, which includes interviewing children, parents, and other involved parties, often in their homes or community spaces
• Uses our practice model to comprehensively assess children and their families, including assessments of protective, risk, and safety factors
• Takes appropriate actions based on informed decisions and relevant policy to keep children safe and support families. This may include creating and monitoring safety plans, connecting families with services, providing brief clinical interventions to address immediate concerns, de-escalating tense situations, supporting families’ decisions for alternate living arrangements, or separating children and placing them in foster care.
• Collaborates with other professionals to gather and share information and inform decision-making.
• Assists the CPS supervisor with providing technical guidance and training to staff
• Attends monthly Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings. Participates in training of MDT members
• Obtains forensic interview training certification and subsequent related training
• Participates in peer reviews
• Works in collaboration with law