Senior Child Protection Investigator

My Florida Families; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Children and Families in Florida seeks a Senior Child Protective Investigator to lead investigations of alleged abuse, neglect, and exploitation of children. You will conduct interviews, assess danger, and coordinate safety planning with families and community resources.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, Florida Child Welfare Certification, and two years of child welfare experience, including investigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of child welfare experience with 1 of those years in investigations.
• Current Florida Child Welfare Certification from the Florida Certification Board.
• Current Florida driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions for children.
• Collect information through interviews with the children, parents, relatives, neighbors, and other parties.
• Develop with the family a signed Present Danger Plan and a signed safety plan for any identified threats and interventions.
• Notifies state attorney, law enforcement, child protection team and other required individuals as appropriate.
• Prepares reports and provides testimony in court.

Skills

Knowledge of child protection

Ability to write investigative reports

Effective communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Florida Child Welfare Certification

Job description

Department of Children and Families in Florida seeks a Senior Child Protective Investigator to lead investigations of alleged abuse, neglect, and exploitation of children. You will conduct interviews, assess danger, and coordinate safety planning with families and community resources.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, Florida Child Welfare Certification, and two years of child welfare experience, including investigations.