Child Protective Investigator — Protect Kids in Crisis

Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Children and Families is seeking a Child Protective Investigator to join our team. The role conducts investigations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and special conditions to protect children.

You will gather information through interviews and observations, assess risk and coordinate emergency placements when needed. This demanding position requires calm, sound judgment and a commitment to safeguarding vulnerable children.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong decision-making abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and ensuring safety.

Responsibilities

• 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 to determine safety.
• Arrange emergency placement for any child that cannot safely remain in their home.
• Notify state attorney, law enforcement and child protection teams.

Skills

Detailed orientation

Decision making

Work under pressure

Job description

Florida Department of Children and Families is seeking a Child Protective Investigator to join our team. The role conducts investigations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and special conditions to protect children.

You will gather information through interviews and observations, assess risk and coordinate emergency placements when needed. This demanding position requires calm, sound judgment and a commitment to safeguarding vulnerable children.