Crisis-Response Child Protective Investigator

Florida; Crawfordville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Children and Families seeks a diligent Child Protective Investigator to conduct investigations, interview families, assess safety, and coordinate emergency placements as needed. You will work to protect vulnerable children and must meet certification timelines.

Responsibilities include coordinating with legal and protection teams, documenting findings, and connecting families with community resources.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 4 years in law enforcement or active military service.
• Associate degree or 60+ credit hours with 2 years of professional work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must obtain Florida Child Protective Investigator Certification within 12 months of hire and maintain it.
• Valid Driver License and operational private vehicle for daily work activities.
• Ability to attend an 8–12 week mandatory training, schedule may include day, weekend, or evening hours.

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 who cannot remain at home safely.
• Notify state attorney, law enforcement, and child protection teams.
• Provide families with service linkages to agency and community resources.
• Conduct initial and ongoing child present and impending danger assessments.
• Report indications of abuse or neglect to the Florida Abuse Hotline.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Decision making

Stress management

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or 60+ credit hours

Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor’s or Master’s in social work preferred

Job description

Florida Department of Children and Families seeks a diligent Child Protective Investigator to conduct investigations, interview families, assess safety, and coordinate emergency placements as needed. You will work to protect vulnerable children and must meet certification timelines.

Responsibilities include coordinating with legal and protection teams, documenting findings, and connecting families with community resources.