Senior Child Protective Investigator - 60023071

SENIOR CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60023071 Date: May 9, 2024 Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 829124 Agency: Children and FamiliesWorking Title: SENIOR CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60023071Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 60023071 Salary: 54,500.16 Posting Closing Date: 05/12/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) SENIOR CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATORDEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIESTALLAHASSEE, FLLEON COUNTYCIRCUIT 2/NORTHWEST REGION

This is professional work protecting children, working with families and conducting investigations of alleged abused, abandoned, neglected or exploited children. This position will assume an individual contributor role and be a model of child protection practice to other Child Protective Investigators (CPIs).

Conducts investigations regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions for children

Collects information through interviews with the children, parents, relatives, neighbors, and other parties associated with the case

Engages families, identifies needs and determines the level of intervention needed to include voluntary services or court ordered dependency services; provides services linkages to agency and community resources based on needs assessment. Provides recommendations for development of case plan to Case Manager

Conducts initial/ongoing child Present and Impending Danger assessments

Develops with the family a signed Present Danger Plan and a signed safety plan for any identified threats and interventions

Arranges emergency placement for any child that cannot safely remain in the home

Notifies state attorney, law enforcement, child protection team and other required individuals as appropriate

Schedules and gathers information for and participates in case staffings

Prepares appropriate reports/documentation in coordination with Children’s Legal Services and provides testimony in court

Maintains thorough documentation in the client records/appropriate information system(s) and maintains organized client files

Reports indication of abuse, neglect and/or abandonment to the Florida Abuse Hotline

Provides subject matter expertise to help less experienced CPIs build increased capacity in investigative skills

Provides case consultation and advises and/or co-investigates complex cases with other CPIs to assure appropriateness, clarity, quality, and thoroughness

Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with organizations and other agencies involved with child protective investigations such as community based providers, Children’s Legal Services, law enforcement, medical personnel, schools, and other community/agency resources

Ensures effective communication with deaf or hard-of hearing Customers or companions in accordance with the ADA and/or Section 504 and shall manage service records and report this data and any resources and/or training needs to their designated program point of contact

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 (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee