Field Investigator Trainee – Child Protective Services

Department-of-Family-and-Protective-Services; Mayhill (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation/holidays/sick leave

Dental, vision, life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dept of Family & Protectve Svc seeks a Child Protective Investigations Specialist I to conduct field investigations, interview families, and assess safety risks for children. The role emphasizes rapid decision-making, extensive documentation, and collaboration with law enforcement, schools, attorneys, and courts.

This is a mobile, field-based position with significant travel and nonstandard hours. The position supports DFPS mission to protect children and vulnerable adults, with extensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher or equivalent education/experience as described in Initial Screening Criteria.
• Experience in social, human, or protective services is considered relevant.
• Ability to travel up to 60% and work in mobile/field settings.

Responsibilities

• Responds quickly in crisis situations involving children.
• Conducts forensic investigations of reports of abuse/neglect to determine risk.
• Interviews people in the case and collects information to assess safety and risk.
• Documents all information gathered and completes forms accurately.
• Travel is common; work often occurs outside of an office and in various community settings.

Job description

Dept of Family & Protectve Svc seeks a Child Protective Investigations Specialist I to conduct field investigations, interview families, and assess safety risks for children. The role emphasizes rapid decision-making, extensive documentation, and collaboration with law enforcement, schools, attorneys, and courts.

This is a mobile, field-based position with significant travel and nonstandard hours. The position supports DFPS mission to protect children and vulnerable adults, with extensive