Lead Child Protection Investigator

Florida; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, Lakeland Service Center, seeks a Senior Child Protective Investigator to conduct investigations of alleged abuse, neglect, and exploitation. You will interview families and assess safety, develop case plans, and coordinate with legal and community resources to protect children.

You will prepare thorough reports, provide testimony in court, and maintain detailed case records, while collaborating with law enforcement, schools, and service

Qualifications

• Experience in professional child protective investigations.
• Ability to develop safety plans and present findings clearly.
• Strong ethical standards and confidentiality awareness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into abuse, neglect, abandonment or exploitation of children.
• Interview children, parents, relatives, and others to gather information.
• Develop safety plans and determine needed interventions with families.
• Arrange emergency placement when required to protect children.
• Prepare reports and provide testimony in court as needed.
• Maintain organized client records and coordinate with legal services.
• Communicate effectively with agencies and professionals involved.

Skills

Child protection knowledge

Ethics and confidentiality

Family-centered interviewing

Investigative techniques

Interviews and observation

Risk and safety assessments

Case planning and service linkage

Report writing

Communication skills

Collaboration with agencies

Documentation and records

Computer systems proficiency

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

The State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, Lakeland Service Center, seeks a Senior Child Protective Investigator to conduct investigations of alleged abuse, neglect, and exploitation. You will interview families and assess safety, develop case plans, and coordinate with legal and community resources to protect children.

You will prepare thorough reports, provide testimony in court, and maintain detailed case records, while collaborating with law enforcement, schools, and service