CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60074868

Requisition No : 860099

Agency : Children and Families

Working Title : CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60074868

Pay Plan : Career Service

Position Number : 60074868

Salary : $50,000.08 annually / $1,923.08 bi-weekly

Total Compensation Estimator

Child Protective Investigator

Department of Children and Families

DeFuniak Springs, Florida

Open Competitive

This posting will be used to fill position vacancies in OPS and Career Service.

Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.

How you will make an impact :

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.

What you will do :

• 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.

Qualifications :

Examples of professional work experience could be, although not limited to : Guardian Ad Litem or similar child advocate role, Family Support Worker, Group Home Worker, Teacher's Assistant / Aide, Daycare Provider / Worker, Therapeutic Assistant, Behavioral Health Technician, Family Intervention Specialist, Home Health Aide, Nurse (LPN or RN) or similar profession, Nursing Facility Assistant, EMT, Other welfare, education or medical professional jobs that occur in high-paced, high-stress environments that require critical decision-making to occur.

OR

An official letter from the college / university registrar or unofficial transcriptions with anticipated graduation dates and credits earned must be provided for all diploma / degree requirements.

Proof of conferred degree such as official transcripts or copy of diploma / degree must be provided within 30 days of hire as a condition of employment.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida :

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.

Growth Opportunities :

With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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