CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR

CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60073943 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 detail‑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 A high school diploma or GED equivalent and four years of law enforcement experience or active military service (honorably discharged or status that current service reflects serving honorably); OR An associate degree or 60+ credit hours from an accredited college or university and two years of professional work experience; OR two years of law enforcement experience or active military service (honorably discharged or status that current service reflects serving honorably). A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Professional Experience Examples Guardian Ad Litem or similar child advocate role Family Support Worker Group Home Worker Teacher / Teacher's Assistant/Aide Therapeutic Assistant Family Intervention Specialist Home Health Aide / CNA Healthcare Practitioner (LPN, RN) or similar profession Nursing Facility Assistant Paramedic / EMT Dispatcher Security/Safety Officer Emergency Management Deputy/Director or similar position Investigator (sworn/non-sworn) for a government entity Other welfare, education, first responder, emergency management or medical professional jobs that occur in high‑paced, high‑stress environments that require critical decision‑making. Certification and Other Requirements Must obtain a Florida Child Protective Investigator Certification from the Florida Certification Board within 12 months after obtaining provisional certification. All investigators must maintain certification as a condition of employment. Valid driver license and a private vehicle for work activities, with proof of registration and insurance within 30 days of hire. Ability to attend an 8–12 week mandatory training course scheduled during day, weekend, or evening hours. Special Notes Language proficiency may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency needs. May require successful completion of a pre‑interview assessment or work sample to be eligible for interview. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work or related field preferred. Additional Information and Requirements This position will require night, weekend, and holiday work. It has also 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. 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, and professional competencies are essential knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must be physically able and have the ability to perform the following physical agility tasks: ambulate in varied terrains to enter residences or locations, assist with evacuation during emergencies, have normal vision and hearing, perform repetitive movements with arms, hands, neck and head, bend, twist, turn, kneel, stoop, squat, push, pull, lift and walk extended distances, lift and carry up to 30 pounds, assist clients in and out of properties, vehicles, and safety equipment, sit and/or stand for periods of time without a break, work 16‑hour shifts on occasion, remain alert while on duty, and drive a vehicle to transport clients during daytime and nighttime hours. Candidate Profile 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 and 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. For assistance, call the People First Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Selective Service: Male candidates born on or after October1,1962, will not be eligible for hire unless registered with the Selective Service System before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption. Verification of registration will be conducted prior to hire. Background Screening Requirement: Any candidate must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check and be screened in accordance with relevant Florida statutes before employment. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. Veterans' Preference: Candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for career service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. The State of Florida supports a drug‑free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable‑suspicion drug testing in accordance with state law. #J-18808-Ljbffr