Crisis-Response Child Protective Investigator

My Florida Families; Sarasota (FL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Children and Families in Florida is hiring a Child Protective Investigator in SARASOTA, FL. The role involves rapid investigations of abuse and neglect to ensure child safety and arranging emergency placements when needed.

Required qualifications include a HS diploma or GED with law enforcement or military experience, or an associate/bachelor’s degree with relevant work history. Certification within 12 months is required.

Qualifications

• Must have HS diploma or GED and four years of law enforcement or active military service OR an associate degree/60+ credits and two years of professional work experience or two years of law enforcement/military service.
• Official degree proof must be provided within 30 days of hire.
• Must obtain Florida Child Protective Investigator Certification within 12 months of provisional certification; maintain certification.
• Valid Driver License and private vehicle required with proof of insurance within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions for children.
• Collect information via 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 any child that cannot safely remain in the home.
• Notify state attorney, law enforcement and child protection teams as required.
• Provide families with service linkages to agency and community resources.
• Conduct initial/ongoing child present and impending danger assessments.
• Report indications of abuse, neglect, or abandonment to the Florida Abuse Hotline.

Skills

Decision-making

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or 60+ credits

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Department of Children and Families in Florida is hiring a Child Protective Investigator in SARASOTA, FL. The role involves rapid investigations of abuse and neglect to ensure child safety and arranging emergency placements when needed.

Required qualifications include a HS diploma or GED with law enforcement or military experience, or an associate/bachelor’s degree with relevant work history. Certification within 12 months is required.