Field-Based Child Welfare Investigator

Arizona Department of Administration; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick leave

Deferred compensation

Wellness program

Job summary

Arizona Department of Child Safety in Arizona seeks an Investigator in the Office of Child Welfare Investigations (Pima County) to conduct criminal conduct investigations involving felonies against children, perform home visits, interview witnesses and document findings for court proceedings. The role requires knowledge of state laws, strong investigative skills, and the ability to testify in court.

A background in child welfare and collaboration with stakeholders is essential; travel within the

Qualifications

• Arizona Law related to Special Victims, Forensics, Homicide, Domestic Violence, Missing Persons or a closely related law enforcement unit.
• Multi-disciplinary approach, including Child and Family Advocacy Centers.
• Child Welfare practices.
• Policy pertaining to abuse and neglect of children.
• Conducting high profile, complex and sensitive investigations.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, responds to and investigates criminal conduct reports, in conjunction with internal and external stakeholders, generated by the Child Abuse Hotline.
• Conducts interviews, collects documents and records interactions in the Statewide Automated - Child Welfare Information Systems.
• Testifies in court regarding child welfare investigations.
• Assists on cases involving allegations of child abuse resulting in serious injury or death; provides assistance related to strategies and techniques used when performing sensitive investigations of child abuse and neglect.
• Attends a variety of meetings to include high profile staffing.
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment.

Skills

Investigation knowledge

Public relations

Interview children

Training investigators

Identify abuse

Verbal & written communication

Report writing

Diversity sensitivity

Job description

Arizona Department of Child Safety in Arizona seeks an Investigator in the Office of Child Welfare Investigations (Pima County) to conduct criminal conduct investigations involving felonies against children, perform home visits, interview witnesses and document findings for court proceedings. The role requires knowledge of state laws, strong investigative skills, and the ability to testify in court.

A background in child welfare and collaboration with stakeholders is essential; travel within the