Frontline Child Protective Investigator

Florida; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle Insurance Allowance

Job summary

Department of Children and Families is seeking a Child Protective Investigator in Florida to conduct rapid investigations of abuse and neglect. You will interview families, assess risk, arrange emergency placement, and coordinate with law enforcement and state attorneys.

Training begins promptly and certification must be obtained within 12 months. Applicants must have a valid Florida driver license and access to a private vehicle for field work, with insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED and four years of law enforcement or active military service, or an associate degree/60+ credit hours with two years of professional work experience or two years of law enforcement or active military service.
• Examples of professional work experience include child advocacy roles, family support, teaching, healthcare, emergency services, or investigator roles in government settings.
• Must obtain Florida Child Protective Investigator Certification within 12 months after provisional certification and maintain it.
• Must have a valid driver license and own a private vehicle for daily work with insurance coverage verification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions for children.
• Collect information through observation and interviews with children, parents, relatives, and neighbors.
• Assess danger threats, child vulnerabilities, and caregiver capacities to determine safety.
• Arrange emergency placement if needed.
• Notify state attorney, law enforcement and child protection teams.
• Provide families with service linkages to resources.

Skills

Decision making

Observation

Interviewing

Assessment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or 60+ credit hours

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Department of Children and Families is seeking a Child Protective Investigator in Florida to conduct rapid investigations of abuse and neglect. You will interview families, assess risk, arrange emergency placement, and coordinate with law enforcement and state attorneys.

Training begins promptly and certification must be obtained within 12 months. Applicants must have a valid Florida driver license and access to a private vehicle for field work, with insurance coverage.