Senior Child Protective Investigator – Field Leader

Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Children and Families in Florida seeks a Senior Child Protective Investigator to lead investigations of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children. The role requires collaboration with families, legal services, law enforcement, and community partners to ensure safety and accountability.

Responsibilities include interviewing multiple parties, documenting findings, and providing testimony while maintaining detailed case files and compliance with state policies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into allegations of abuse, neglect, abandonment, or exploitation of children.
• Interview children, parents, relatives, and others to gather information.
• Engage families, identify needs, and determine intervention level or services.
• Prepare documentation and reports; provide testimony in court as needed.
• Develop safety plans and Present Danger plans with families.
• Coordinate with agencies and service providers for case management.

Skills

Child protection theory

Interviewing techniques

Case management

Court testimony

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Florida Child Welfare Certification

Job description

The Department of Children and Families in Florida seeks a Senior Child Protective Investigator to lead investigations of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children. The role requires collaboration with families, legal services, law enforcement, and community partners to ensure safety and accountability.

Responsibilities include interviewing multiple parties, documenting findings, and providing testimony while maintaining detailed case files and compliance with state policies.