CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60056018

CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60056018

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. Responsibilities 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 indications 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 (examples below) or two years of law enforcement experience or active military service (honorably discharged or status that current service reflects serving honorably). Examples of professional work experience could be, although not limited to: Guardian Ad Litem, 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, or other welfare, education, first responder, emergency management or medical professional jobs that occur in high-paced, high-stress environments that require critical decision-making. OR a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Certifications and Licenses 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 possession of an operational private vehicle for use in the performance of daily work activities; proof of vehicle registration and appropriate insurance coverage must be provided within 30 days of hire. Ability to attend an 8‑12 week mandatory training course scheduled during day, weekend, or evening hours. Additional Requirements Position requires night, weekend, and holiday work; designated as an essential position; may be required to work before, during, and beyond normal hours/days during emergencies or natural disasters. May be exposed to possible hazardous conditions in the field. Language proficiency may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency needs. May require successful completion of pre‑interview assessment or work sample to be eligible for interview. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work or related field preferred. 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. Physical Requirements Must be physically able to ambulate in varied terrains, enter residences, climb stairs, assist in evacuations, use corrective devices, perform repetitive movements, 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 extended periods, work up to 16‑hour shifts on occasion, remain alert while on duty, drive vehicles during day and night. Candidate Profile Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment. Account for and explain any gaps in employment to avoid delays in hiring. Provide verifiable experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, abilities and responses to pre‑qualifying questions as required. Location

MIAMI, FL, US

MIAMI GARDENS, FL, US

HIALEAH, FL, US

MIAMI, FL, US (other ZIP in list)

MIAMI BEACH, FL, US

KEY WEST, FL, US

HOMESTEAD, FL, US

Legal Notices Candidates may be subject to background screening, including state and national criminal history checks, fingerprinting through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment. No applicant may begin employment until background screening results are received and approved by the Agency. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an affirmative action employer. The Agency does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Florida