RECORDS TECHNICIAN OPS - 60933286

State of Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Florida's Department of Children and Families in Tampa is seeking a Records Technician OPS to manage abuse report intake and ensure proper case assignment.

You will work Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and collaborate with multiple information systems like FAHIS, CIS, FSFN to support investigations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Two years of clerical experience preferred.
• Must be able to work occasional weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and assign abuse reports from the Florida Abuse Hotline.
• Coordinate with FAHIS, CIS, FSFN and supervisory staff on investigations.
• Prepare intake case records for Child Protective Investigators.
• Assign cases to CPI or CPI Supervisor and maintain case logs.
• Archive case files and provide clerical support to the Family Safety Unit.

Skills

High School Diploma

Microsoft Office Suite

Clerical experience

Weekend work availability

Job description

Job Details

The State Personnel System is an E‑Verify employer. For more information click on our E‑Verify Website .

Requisition No: 883958

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: RECORDS TECHNICIAN OPS - 60933286

Records Technician (OPS) Department of Children and Families Tampa, FL

Open Competitive

Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.

Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

What you will do

In this position you will be responsible for receiving, reviewing and assigning all abuse reports received from the Florida Abuse Hotline. Additionally you will follow up with the appropriate supervisory personnel to ensure they are aware of pending investigations and staff assignments.

How you will make an impact

• Print and review all abuse reports received from the Hotline and OTI requests called in from other counties. This requires coordination with the Florida Abuse Hotline Information system (FAHIS), Child Information System (CIS) and Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN).
• Review appropriate databases for the previous or open investigations and child family involvement with other family safety programs.
• Provide clerical support for a multi-function Family Safety Unit.
• Prepare intake case records for Child Protective Investigator for cases received over the Child Abuse Hotline. *Case is then assigned in Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN) and CPI is notified.
• This same procedure is followed for any Outof- town Inquiry Request that is received.
• Assign cases to CPI or CPI Supervisor.
• Package investigation information and conduct diligent searches.
• Archive case files and maintain rotation and case logs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Microsoft Office Suite experience.
• Two years of clerical experience preferred.
• *Must be able to work occasional weekends and holidays

Additional Information/Requirements

• Some Agency positions may require successful completion of pre-interview assessment or work sample prior to interview.
• Ability to speak/read/write Spanish/Creole/French or other foreign language may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency need at time of interview.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Knowledge of the methods for organizing and presenting data.
• Ability to conduct meetings and to make presentations.
• Ability to collect, record and analyze data relating to records or operational procedures.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to make decisions in a timely manner.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.

Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.

Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.

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If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at [phone].

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybene‑f its.myflorida.com.

Growth Opportunities: With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.

About Department of Children and Families: Mission: The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self‑sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency. Vision: We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families. Values: A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions‑focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are united in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.To learn more please visit https://www.my fil​i​es.com/.:.

SELECTIVE SERVICE

Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov .

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

Reasonable Accommodation

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

Drug‑Free Workplace

The State of Florida supports a Drug‑Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.

Location

• TAMPA, FL, US, 33619
• TAMPA, FL, US, 33607
• TAMPA, FL, US, 33680
• TAMPA, FL, US, 33604
• TAMPA, FL, US, 33616
• TAMPA, FL, US, 33618
• TAMPA, FL, US, 33605
• TAMPA, FL, US, 33637
• TAMPA, FL, US, 33626
• TAMPA, FL, US, 33611
• TAMPA, FL, US, 33609
• TAMPA, FL, US, 34748
• TAMPA, FL, US, 33672
• TAMPA, FL, US, 33617
• TAMPA, FL, US, 33614
• TAMPA, FL, US, 33615
• TAMPA, FL, US, 33602
• TAMPA, FL, US, 33610
• TAMPA, FL, US, 33625
• TAMPA, FL, US, 33620
• TAMPA, FL, US, 33606
• TAMPA, FL, US, 33612
• TAMPA, FL, US, 33634
• TAMPA, FL, US, 33613

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.