SENIOR CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60039766

About the role

Conduct investigations regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions for children.

Collect information through interviews with the children, parents, relatives, neighbors, and other parties associated with the case.

Engage families, identifies needs and determines the level of intervention needed to include voluntary services or court ordered dependency services; provides services linkages to agency and community resources based on needs assessment.

Provide recommendations for development of case plan to Case Manager.

Conduct initial/ongoing child Present and Impending Danger assessments.

Develop with the family a signed Present Danger Plan and a signed safety plan for any identified threats and interventions.

Arrange emergency placement for any child that cannot safely remain in the home.

Notify state attorney, law enforcement, child protection team and other required individuals as appropriate.

Schedule and gather information for and participate in case staffings.

Prepare appropriate reports/documentation in coordination with Children’s Legal Services and provide testimony in court.

Maintain thorough documentation in the client records/appropriate information system(s) and maintains organized client files.

Report indication of abuse, neglect and/or abandonment to the Florida Abuse Hotline.

Provide subject matter expertise to help less experienced CPIs build increased capacity in investigative skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions for children.
• Collect information through interviews with the children, parents, relatives, neighbors, and other parties associated with the case.
• Engage families, identifies needs and determines the level of intervention needed to include voluntary services or court ordered dependency services; provides services linkages to agency and community resources based on needs assessment.
• Provide recommendations for development of case plan to Case Manager.
• Conduct initial/ongoing child Present and Impending Danger assessments.
• Develop with the family a signed Present Danger Plan and a signed safety plan for any identified threats and interventions.
• Arrange emergency placement for any child that cannot safely remain in the home.
• Notify state attorney, law enforcement, child protection team and other required individuals as appropriate.
• Schedule and gather information for and participate in case staffings.
• Prepare appropriate reports/documentation in coordination with Children’s Legal Services and provide testimony in court.
• Maintain thorough documentation in the client records/appropriate information system(s) and maintains organized client files.
• Report indication of abuse, neglect and/or abandonment to the Florida Abuse Hotline.
• Provide subject matter expertise to help less experienced CPIs build increased capacity in investigative skills.

Qualifications

Master's degree in a related field such as social work, psychology, criminal justice, public health, or a closely related field.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in child protective services or related field.

Experience conducting investigations, interviewing children, parents, relatives, neighbors, and other parties associated with the case.

Experience engaging families, identifying needs, determining the level of intervention needed, and providing services linkages to agency and community resources based on needs assessment.

Experience developing and implementing case plans and safety plans for identified threats and interventions.

Experience arranging emergency placement for children who cannot safely remain in the home.

Experience notifying state attorney, law enforcement, child protection team, and other required individuals as appropriate.

Experience scheduling and gathering information for and participating in case staffings.

Experience preparing appropriate reports/documentation in coordination with Children’s Legal Services and providing testimony in court.

Experience maintaining thorough documentation in client records and organized client files.

Experience reporting indications of abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment to the Florida Abuse Hotline.

Experience providing subject matter expertise to help less experienced CPIs build increased capacity in investigative skills.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Proficiency in computer software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively.

Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Ability to travel as necessary to conduct investigations and attend meetings.

Benefits

The State of Florida offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Vacation and sick leave
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance

Note: The specific details of the benefits package may vary depending on the employee's position and years of service.

Pay

To be determined.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the demands of the job.