Child Welfare Investigative Specialist

State of Arizona

Casa Grande (AZ)

Hybrid

USD 33,000 - 47,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/life insurance
Retirement plan
Paid holidays
Annual vacation
Sick time
Deferred compensation
Wellness program

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is seeking an Investigative Specialist to lead high-impact investigations into serious child abuse or neglect allegations in Pinal County/East Valley. You will conduct home visits, interview families, and document findings to support child safety.

Within OCWI units, you will follow county protocols, exercising independent judgment from start to finish. If you are driven, detail-oriented, and passionate about making a difference, this role offers a

Qualifications

  • Interviews with children and families.
  • Testifies in court concerning investigations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication required.
  • Knowledge of Arizona law related to child welfare and investigations.
  • Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Assesses, responds to and conducts investigations involving serious abuse/neglect allegations.
  • Documents interviews and prepares reports for management.
  • Testifies in court regarding OCWI investigations.
  • Participates in meetings and multi-disciplinary reviews as needed.
  • Performs other duties related to investigations.

Skills

Interviewing children
Court testimony
Report writing
Policy understanding
Criminal investigations

Job description

The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is seeking an Investigative Specialist to lead high-impact investigations into serious child abuse or neglect allegations in Pinal County/East Valley. You will conduct home visits, interview families, and document findings to support child safety.

Within OCWI units, you will follow county protocols, exercising independent judgment from start to finish. If you are driven, detail-oriented, and passionate about making a difference, this role offers a

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