Senior Child Protective Investigator - Lead Cases

My Florida Families; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State Personnel System in Florida is seeking a Senior Child Protective Investigator to conduct investigations into abuse, neglect, abandonment, and special conditions involving children. The role requires interviewing families and documenting findings to support case decisions.

The CPI will assess danger, develop safety and present danger plans, arrange emergency placements when needed, collaborate with legal and law enforcement, and prepare reports and testimony for court while maintaining

Qualifications

• Current valid State of Florida driver's license.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Florida Child Welfare Certification from the Florida Certification Board.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions for children.
• Interview children, parents, relatives, neighbors, and other parties associated with the case.
• Identify needs and determine level of intervention; link to agency/community resources; develop case plan recommendations.
• Conduct Present and Impending Danger assessments.
• Develop safety plans with families and arrange emergency placement when needed.
• Notify state attorney, law enforcement, and child protection team as appropriate.
• Prepare reports/documentation and provide testimony in court.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation in client records and information systems.
• Report indications of abuse/neglect to the Florida Abuse Hotline.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Florida Child Welfare Certification from the Florida Certification Board

Masters degree in social work, behavioral science, criminal justice, nursing or education field

Job description

State Personnel System in Florida is seeking a Senior Child Protective Investigator to conduct investigations into abuse, neglect, abandonment, and special conditions involving children. The role requires interviewing families and documenting findings to support case decisions.

The CPI will assess danger, develop safety and present danger plans, arrange emergency placements when needed, collaborate with legal and law enforcement, and prepare reports and testimony for court while maintaining