Emergency Child Protective Investigator

My Florida Families; Florida; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Children and Families is seeking a motivated Child Protective Investigator to conduct investigations of abuse, neglect, and special conditions for children in Florida. The role involves interviewing families, assessing danger, arranging emergency placements, and coordinating with law enforcement and the state attorney.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED or an associate/bachelor degree, with a Florida CPS Investigator Certification due within 12 months of

Qualifications

• Education requirements include a high school diploma or GED, associate degree or 60+ credits, or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Official transcripts or diploma must be provided within 30 days of hire.
• Certifications: Florida Child Protective Investigator Certification within 12 months.

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 and caregiver protective capacities to determine child safety.
• Arrange emergency placement for children who cannot safely remain at 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 or abandonment to the Florida Abuse Hotline.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or 60+ credit hours

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Florida Department of Children and Families is seeking a motivated Child Protective Investigator to conduct investigations of abuse, neglect, and special conditions for children in Florida. The role involves interviewing families, assessing danger, arranging emergency placements, and coordinating with law enforcement and the state attorney.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED or an associate/bachelor degree, with a Florida CPS Investigator Certification due within 12 months of