CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR SUPV-SES - 60074980

State of Florida; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

State of Florida in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Child Protective Investigator Supervisor - SES to oversee and direct the work of investigators and support staff, focusing on communication, motivation, training, and evaluation.

The role requires a bachelor's or master's in social work, 2 years in child welfare, Florida Safety Practice, and a valid driver's license. The department emphasizes compliance, data reporting, and collaboration with agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree (social work or related field preferred).
• At least 2 years in child welfare in child abuse investigations.
• Current/Active Child Welfare Certification credentials from the Florida Certification Board.
• Must be trained and practicing Florida's Safety Practice method.
• Valid Driver License.
• Must possess an operational private vehicle for use in daily work activities and provide proof of registration and insurance coverage.

Responsabilités

• Supervise, plan and direct workloads, deadlines, and staff performance in child protective investigations.
• Develop performance standards and review plans for continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching and feedback to investigators on performance.
• Review casework and safety plans to ensure quality and proper documentation.
• Monitor cases and manage workflow using information systems to prevent backlog.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and ADA accessibility.

Connaissances

Supervisory leadership

Knowledge of child protection

Communication skills

Training and coaching

Case management

Policy compliance

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work or related field

Description du poste

CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR SUPV-SES - 60074980

Date: Jul 1, 2026

Requisition No: 867909

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR SUPV-SES - 60074980

Child Protective Investigator Supervisor - SES

Department of Children and Families

Open Competitive

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

What you will do

This is advanced professional work supervising and directing the work of child protective investigators and support staff. The primary duty is to spend the majority of the time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees.

How you will make an impact

• Supervise, plan and direct workloads, workflows, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization of subordinate staff in the delivery of protecting children, working with families, and conducting investigations of alleged abused, abandoned, neglected, or exploited children.
• Develop performance standards and job duty expectations with investigators, review standards and plans for continuous improvement.
• Communicate investigators’ compliance with these expectations on a regular basis and provide coaching by acknowledging outstanding performance and offering suggestions for improvement.
• Evaluate employees against established standards and take necessary steps for corrective action.
• Promote career development of investigators by ensuring each individual receives proper training and lead cross‑training efforts on differential investigative skills.
• Review casework, assessments, and safety plans with investigators, and provide consultation and direction to ensure appropriateness, clarity, quality, thoroughness, and proper documentation.
• Use management tools in the appropriate information system(s) to monitor open cases and manage workflow for steady progress, meeting timelines and preventing backlog.
• Ensure that CPI operations are within legislative authority and comply with required federal, state rules and regulations.
• Identify improvements and implement adjustments to ensure program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Facilitate and participate in the hiring, promoting, demoting, discipline and/or dismissal of employees.
• Collect, analyze, and report data regarding child protective investigations.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with organizations and other agencies involved in child protective investigations such as community‑based providers, Children’s Legal Services, law enforcement, medical personnel, schools, and other community/agency resources.
• Ensure effective communication with deaf or hard‑of‑hearing customers or companions in accordance with the ADA and/or Section 504, and manage service records and report this data and any resources and/or training needs to their designated program point of contact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree (social work or related field preferred).
• At least 2 years in child welfare in child abuse investigations.
• Current/Active Child Welfare Certification credentials from the Florida Certification Board.
• Must be trained and practicing Florida's Safety Practice method.
• Valid Driver License.
• Must possess an operational private vehicle for use in daily work activities and provide proof of registration and insurance coverage. The Department provides a vehicle insurance allowance to assist with the cost of coverage due to the use of a private vehicle for work purposes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of theories and practice in child protection.
• Knowledge of professional ethics related to child protection and counseling.
• Knowledge of family‑centered interview and counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of interviewing and observation techniques.
• Skilled in considering child development in guiding placement of children.
• Ability to recognize indicators of abuse and neglect.
• Ability to conduct risk and safety investigations.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to understand and apply relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to actively listen to others.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to maintain well‑executed case files.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to utilize computer systems.
• Ability to write accurate investigative reports.

Candidate Profile – The application must be completed in its entirety. Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment, explain any gaps in employment, and provide verifiable evidence of experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre‑qualifying questions. Do not use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.

Additional Information/Requirements

This position will require night, weekend, and holiday work. It has also been designated as an essential position. Incumbents are expected to work during emergency situations or natural disasters and may be required to work before, during and beyond normal work hours/days.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

• No state income tax for residents of Florida.
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Background Screening Requirement: It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment. Background screening will include fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center at (1-866-663-4735). The State of Florida supports a drug‑free workplace; all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.

Location: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33301

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.