ADULT PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR

ADULT PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60055219 Salary: $37,000.08 annually / $1,423.08 bi-weekly What you will do Be part of a team dedicated to protecting Florida’s vulnerable adults by meeting Florida’s nationally leading standards for Adult Protective Services’ investigations and protections for vulnerable adults. Your first priority will be the vulnerable adult’s safety. To assess safety concerns and mental capacity, meet with the vulnerable adult in person within 24 hours of receiving a report. Coordinate emergency services, including medical evaluations, temporary placement, and court intervention when needed. Investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation, and work to prevent it from reoccurring. Gather critical information through interviews, observations, and analysis of records. Coordinate with state agencies, law enforcement, and prosecutors to provide justice for vulnerable adults. Connect vulnerable adults with agency and community resources to wrap‑around services needed to improve their quality of life. Build relationships with community organizations involved in adult protective investigations. Qualifications A high school diploma or GED equivalent and at least four years of law enforcement experience or active military service (honorably discharged). OR an associate degree or 60+ credit hours from an accredited college or university and at least two years of professional work experience, or two years of law enforcement experience, or active military service (honorably discharged). OR a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Examples of professional work experience: Guardian Ad Litem or similar child advocate role; Family Support Worker; Group Home Worker; Teacher's Assistant/Aide; Therapeutic Assistant; Family Intervention Specialist; Home Health Aide; Nurse (LPN or RN) or similar profession; Nursing Facility Assistant; EMT; other welfare, education or medical professional jobs. Valid driver’s license and ownership of a private vehicle with insurance; proof of registration and coverage required within 30 days of hiring. Ability to attend an 6–8 week mandatory training course. Must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and during emergencies; must have ability to work in hazardous field conditions. Background and Legal Requirements Background checks will be conducted, including fingerprinting and criminal history. Female and male candidates must meet all Florida Department of Children and Families policies. Selective Service registration may be required for male candidates. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F.S., the State of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Location: QUINCY, FL Contact: People First Service Center – View phone number on click.appcast.io (Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time). #J-18808-Ljbffr