Adult Protective Investigator - Protect Vulnerable Adults

Florida; Starke (FL); In loco; USD 31.000 - 43.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

The Florida Department of Children and Families is seeking an Adult Protective Investigator to assess and investigate abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults. You will work with community resources, law enforcement, and health professionals to ensure safety and independence for those in care.

This career service position requires strong decision-making, the ability to meet within 24 hours of a report, and the flexibility to respond to emergencies, nights, weekends, and holidays as

Competenze

• A high school diploma or GED and 4 years of law enforcement experience or active military service.
• An associate degree or 60+ credit hours and two years of professional work experience or two years of law enforcement.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Official transcripts or diploma/degree must be provided within 30 days of hire.

Mansioni

• Investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of vulnerable adults.
• Assess safety concerns and mental capacity; meet the vulnerable adult within 24 hours of report.
• Coordinate emergency services including medical evaluations, temporary placement, and court intervention.
• Coordinate with state agencies, law enforcement, and prosecutors to provide justice for vulnerable adults.
• Connect vulnerable adults with agency and community resources to improve quality of life.

Conoscenze

Investigative interviewing

Crisis assessment

Communication skills

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or 60+ credit hours

Bachelor’s degree

Descrizione del lavoro

The Florida Department of Children and Families is seeking an Adult Protective Investigator to assess and investigate abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults. You will work with community resources, law enforcement, and health professionals to ensure safety and independence for those in care.

This career service position requires strong decision-making, the ability to meet within 24 hours of a report, and the flexibility to respond to emergencies, nights, weekends, and holidays as