Child Protective Investigator — Field Safety & Intervention

Florida; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Children and Families in Daytona Beach seeks a Child Protective Investigator to conduct investigations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and special conditions for children and coordinate emergency placements when safety is at risk.

The position requires meeting certification requirements, possible night/weekend work, driving to cases, and collaboration with law enforcement and state agencies to ensure child safety and well-being.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 4 years of law enforcement or active military service.
• Associate degree or 60+ credit hours plus 2 years of professional work experience or law enforcement/military service.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (with official transcripts or graduation evidence).

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions for children.
• Collect information through observation and interviews with children, parents, relatives, and neighbors.
• Assess danger threats, child vulnerabilities and caregiver protective capacities to determine safety.
• Arrange emergency placement for children unable to 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 danger assessments; report to Florida Abuse Hotline.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or 60+ credit hours

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Florida Department of Children and Families in Daytona Beach seeks a Child Protective Investigator to conduct investigations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and special conditions for children and coordinate emergency placements when safety is at risk.

The position requires meeting certification requirements, possible night/weekend work, driving to cases, and collaboration with law enforcement and state agencies to ensure child safety and well-being.