Field Residential Investigator: Protecting Children

Department-of-Family-and-Protective-Services; Dallas (TX); Vor Ort; USD 43.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Zusammenfassung

Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) in Dallas seeks a Residential Child Care Investigator I to protect children from abuse and neglect. You will investigate reports, gather information, and coordinate services for foster care and protective placements, while maintaining thorough case documentation.

Responsibilities include interviewing families, assessing safety, planning services, and supporting permanency efforts through multiple levels of intervention and court readiness.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or higher in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or related field
• Valid Texas driver’s license and reliable vehicle
• Experience in child protective services or protective investigations preferred

Aufgaben

• Investigate reports of abuse or neglect and take corrective action.
• Assess child needs for services and develop service plans.
• Interview children, parents, caregivers and others to gather information.
• Visit child to assess safety and permanency progress and discuss needs.
• Prepare and maintain case documentation and reports.

Kenntnisse

Interviewing

Investigations

Risk assessment

Court testimony

Policy development

Supervision

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree + 2 years

60 credit hours + 2 years

Jobbeschreibung

Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) in Dallas seeks a Residential Child Care Investigator I to protect children from abuse and neglect. You will investigate reports, gather information, and coordinate services for foster care and protective placements, while maintaining thorough case documentation.

Responsibilities include interviewing families, assessing safety, planning services, and supporting permanency efforts through multiple levels of intervention and court readiness.