SENIOR CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60004516

Florida; Tampa (FL); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Florida Department of Children and Families seeks a Senior Child Protective Investigator for night shift responsibilities. The role involves conducting investigations of abuse and neglect, interviewing stakeholders, and coordinating with law enforcement and legal services to protect children.

Candidate must meet multiple education and experience pathways, possess a valid driver’s license, and be able to drive during the night shift with appropriate sensitivity to complex cases.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum education and training aligned with Florida Child Welfare standards.
• Experience in child welfare and protective investigations preferred.
• Must possess valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Aufgaben

• Conduct investigations of alleged child abuse, neglect, abandonment, or exploitation.
• Interview children, families, and others to gather case information.
• Develop safety plans and present danger assessments with families.
• Notify authorities and prepare court documentation and testimony.
• Maintain thorough case records and coordinate with professional partners.

Kenntnisse

Child protection knowledge

Interviewing techniques

Case documentation

Collaboration with law enforcement

Community resources linking

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

AA/60+ credit hours or higher

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

SENIOR CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60004516

Date: Oct 9, 2026

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

Requisition No:885343

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: SENIOR CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60004516

Night Shift with a 5% shift differential

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

What you will do:

This is professional work protecting children, working with families and conducting investigations of alleged abused, abandoned, neglected or exploited children. This position will assume an individual contributor role and be a model of child protection practice to other Child Protective Investigators (CPIs).

How you will make an impact:

• 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 associated with the case.
• Engage families, identifies needs and determines the level of intervention needed to include voluntary services or court ordered dependency services; provides services linkages to agency and community resources based on needs assessment.
• Provide recommendations for development of case plan to Case Manager.
• Conduct initial/ongoing child Present and Impending Danger assessments.
• Develop with the family a signed Present Danger Plan and a signed safety plan for any identified threats and interventions.
• Arrange emergency placement for any child that cannot safely remain in the home.
• Notify state attorney, law enforcement, child protection team and other required individuals as appropriate.
• Schedule and gathers information for and participates in case staffings,
• Prepare appropriate reports/documentation in coordination with Children’s Legal Services and provide testimony in court.
• Maintain thorough documentation in the client records/appropriate information system(s) and maintains organized client files.
• Report indication of abuse, neglect and/or abandonment to the Florida Abuse Hotline.
• Provide subject matter expertise to help less experienced CPIs build increased capacity in investigative skills.
• Provide case consultation and advises and/or co-investigates complex cases with other CPIs to assure appropriateness, clarity, quality, and thoroughness.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with organizations and other agenices involved with child protective investigations such as community based providers, Children’s Legal Services, law enforcement, medical personnel, schools, and other community/agency resources.
• Ensure effective communication with deaf or hard-of hearing Customers or companions in accordance with the ADA and/or Section 504 and shall manage service records and report this data and any resources and/or training needs to their designated program point of contact.

Qualifications:

• Criteria 1: (a) A high school diploma or GED equivalentAND
• (b) Four years of law enforcement experience or active military service (honorably discharged or status that current service reflects serving honorably);AND
• (c) Minimum 1.5 years/18 months of Child Welfare Experience, preferred in Child Protective InvestigationsAND
• (d) Current/Active Child Welfare Certification credentials from the Florida Certification BoardAND
• (e) Valid Driver License;AND
• (f) Must possess operational private vehicle for use in the performance of daily work activities. Selected applicants are required to provide proof of vehicle registration and documentation of the appropriate insurance coverage. The Department provides a Vehicle Insurance Allowance to assist with the cost of insurance coverage due to the use of private vehicle for work purposes.

OR

• Criteria 2:(a) AA Degree or 60+ credit hours from an accredited college or

universityAND

• (b) Two years of professional work experience (see examples below)ORtwo years of law enforcement experience or active military service (honorably discharged or status that current service reflects serving honorably)AND
• Examples of Professional Work Experience
• Guardian Ad Litem or similar Child Advocate Role
• Family Support Worker
• Group Home Worker
• Teacher's Assistant/Aide
• Family Intervention Specialist
• EMT
• Case Manager
• Other welfare, education or medical professional jobs that occur in high-paced, high-stress environments that require critical decision-making to occur.
• (c) Minimum 1.5 years/18 months of Child Welfare Experience, preferred in Child Protective InvestigationsAND
• (d) Current/Active Child Welfare Certification credentials from the Florida Certification BoardAND
• (e) Valid Driver License;AND
• (f) Must possess operational private vehicle for use in the performance of daily work activities. Selected applicants are required to provide proof of vehicle registration and documentation of the appropriate insurance coverage. The Department provides a Vehicle Insurance Allowance to assist with the cost of insurance coverage due to the use of private vehicle for work purposes.

OR

• Criteria 3:(a) A bachelor’s degree (degree must be conferred at the time of

application). Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work or related field preferred. (When applying please attach required education, certification or licensure).AND

• (b) Minimum 1.5 years/18 months of Child Welfare Experience, preferred in Child Protective InvestigationsAND
• (c) Current/Active Child Welfare Certification credentials from the Florida Certification BoardAND
• (d) Valid Driver License;AND
• (e) Must possess operational private vehicle ...

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of theories and practice in child protection.
• Knowledge of professional ethics relating to child protection and counseling.
• Knowledge of family-centered interview and counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of interviewing and observation techniques.
• Skilled in considering child development in guiding placement of children.
• Ability to recognize indicators of abuse and neglect.
• Ability to conduct risk and safety investigations.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to understand and apply relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to actively listen to others.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to maintain well-executed case files.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to utilize computer systems.
• Ability to write accurate investigative reports.
• Must be physically able and have the ability to perform the following physical agility tasks: a.) ambulate in varied terrains to enter residences/locations as well as up and down stairs/stairwells, b.)assist with evacuation of persons served during an emergency situation, c.) have normal vision and hearing, including use of corrective devices, d.) do repetitive movements with arms, hands, neck and head, e.) bend, twist, turn, kneel, stoop, squat, push, pull, lift and walk extended distances, f.) lift and carry up to 30 pounds, g.) assist clients in and out of properties, vehicles and safety equipment/devices, h.) sit and/or stand for periods of time without a break, i.) work 16 hour shifts on occasion, j.) remain alert while on duty, k.) drive a vehicle (car or passenger van) to transport clients, during both daytime hours and nighttime hours.

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.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.