CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60072107

Requisition No: 838995 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60072107

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60072107 

Salary:  50,000.08 annual 

Posting Closing Date: 10/23/2024 

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Night Shift CPI Orange County

No weekend Shifts, No Swing or Overnight Shifts, $50,000.08 annual with 5% Differential according to DCF pay policy 

Shift Details: Hours: 2:00pm to 11:00pm Monday to Friday

 

How you will make an impact:

WHEN SECONDS COUNT…A CHILD CANNOT WAIT!!!

Children in crisis need quick action from strong, compassionate individuals dedicated to ensuring their safety. This demanding and challenging career could be your opportunity to speak for those with no voice and fight to help ensure the safety of those who cannot protect themselves.  We are looking for people who are detailed-oriented, possess good decision-making skills, and can thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. When seconds count, your career decision may be the critical difference in the life of a child.

 

What you will do:

• Conduct investigations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions for children;
• Collect information through observation and interviews with the children, parents, relatives, and neighbors;
• Assess danger threats, child vulnerabilities and caregiver protective capacities in order to determine whether a child is safe;
• Arrange emergency placement for any child that cannot safely remain in their home;
• Notify state attorney, law enforcement and child protection teams;
• Provide families with service linkages to agency and community resources;
• Conduct initial/ongoing child present and impending danger assessments;
• Report indication of abuse, neglect and/or abandonment to the Florida Abuse Hotline.

 

Qualifications:

• Must be a current employee with the Department of Children and Families
• Preference may be given to those that currently possess a Florida Child Protective Investigator Certification from the Florida Certification Board. All Investigators must maintain certification as a condition of employment. Information regarding certification can be found at: Florida Certification Board
• Valid Driver License; and 
• Must possess operational private vehicle for use in the performance of daily work activities. Selected candidates are required to provide proof of vehicle registration and documentation of the appropriate insurance coverage within 30 days of hire as a condition of employment.  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.

 

Special Notes:

• Language proficiency may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency needs at the time of selection.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work or related field preferred.

 

Additional Information/Requirements

• This position has been designated as an essential position.  Incumbents are expected to work during emergency situations or natural disasters and may be required to work before, during and beyond normal work hours/days.
• Incumbents may be exposed to possible hazardous conditions in the field.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Following policy and procedures, Managing Time, Assessing, Planning, Intervening, Evaluating, Documenting, Engaging, Teaming, taking appropriate actions related to Domestic Violence, Mental Health, and/or Substance Abuse, Establishing Effective Relationships with Colleagues, Professional Competencies.

 

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.
• If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.   

 

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The