Crisis-Response Child Protective Investigator

My Florida CFO; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Children and Families is seeking a Child Protective Investigator to investigate abuse and neglect cases, assess risks, and coordinate protective actions. You will interview families, assess dangers, and arrange emergency placements when needed.

The role demands detailed decision-making in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities that span information gathering and reporting to authorities. Training is required and eligibility for certification is noted.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED or equivalent and four years of law enforcement experience or honorable military service.
• An associate degree or 60+ credit hours and two years of professional work experience or two years of law enforcement experience or honorable military service.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

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.
• Provide families with service linkages to agency and community resources.
• Conduct initial/ongoing child present and impending danger assessments.
• Report indications of abuse, neglect and/or abandonment to the Florida Abuse Hotline.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or 60+ credit hours

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Florida Department of Children and Families is seeking a Child Protective Investigator to investigate abuse and neglect cases, assess risks, and coordinate protective actions. You will interview families, assess dangers, and arrange emergency placements when needed.

The role demands detailed decision-making in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities that span information gathering and reporting to authorities. Training is required and eligibility for certification is noted.