Child Protective Investigator - Gainesville / Alachua County - 60071475
Company: Florida Department of Transportation
Location: alachua
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
Agency: Children and Families Working Title: CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - GAINESVILLE /
ALACHUA COUNTY - 60071475 Position Number: 60071475 Salary: $39,600.08 Posting Closing Date: 05/31/2021 Job Family: Community and Social Services Occupational Group: Counseling and Social Work Occupation: Community and Social Services Specialist, All Other Interested parties need to complete the application using the
on-line People First system. Experience, education and/or training
used to meet the minimum qualifications, and in response to the
pre-qualifying questions, must be verifiable through information
contained in your application. In addition all gaps in employment
must be accounted for and explained. Incomplete applications will
not be considered. It is unacceptable to use the statement "See
Resume" in place of putting work history on the application. THIS REQUISITION WILL SERVE TO FILL CHILD PROTECTIVE
INVESTIGATOR POSITIONS IN THE GAINESVILLE SERVICE CENTER IN ALACHUA
COUNTY POSITION DESCRIPTION WHEN SECONDS COUNTA 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. If the typical 9-to-5 job is not for you, and you have a desire
to help children and work with families in crisis, then consider a
career as a Child Protective Investigator with the Florida
Department of Children and Families. We are looking for people who
are detailed-oriented, possess good decision-making skills, and are
able to 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. We have excellent benefits including affordable health insurance
plans & options, liberal sick leave and annual leave policy, and, a
tuition waiver program through state colleges and universities. We
offer 9 holidays and 1 personal day, 2 Florida Retirement System
(FRS) plans (Investment or Pension) and numerous pre-tax and
post-tax benefit options. This is an open, competitive, Career
Service opportunity. Regions may offer Other Personal Services
(OPS) positions to applicants until a career service position is
available. Special note: * Position may require on-call hours after normal work schedule
to include weekends and holidays. * Language proficiency may be
considered in the selection process as determined by Agency needs
at the time of selection. * Some Agency positions may require
successful completion of pre-interview assessment or work sample to
be eligible for interview. * The address below will take you to a
video that further explains the work of a Child Protective
Investigator and you are highly encouraged to view this video prior
to applying for this position. Please copy and paste the web
address into your browser to view. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeUcPxT1Fxo Minimum Qualifications * A Bachelor's degree (Bachelor's or Master's degree in social
work from a college or university social work program accredited by
the Council on Social Work Education is preferred). * Must obtain
Child Welfare Certification from the Florida Certification Board
within 12 months of completing training. All Investigators must
maintain certification as a condition of employment. Information
regarding certification can be found at:
http://www.flcertificationboard.org * Must possess a valid driver's
license; and * Must possess operational private vehicle for use in
the performance of daily work activities. Selected applicants are
required to provide proof of vehicle registration and documentation
of the appropriate insurance coverage. 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. Duties and Responsibilities * This is professional work protecting children and working with
families to conduct investigations of alleged abused, abandoned,
neglected or exploited children. * Conducts investigations
regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special
conditions for children; * Works closely with law enforcement; *
Collects information through observation and interviews with the
children, parents, relatives, neighbors, and other parties
associated with the case, as well as analysis of criminal, past
service history and other records; * Engages families to understand
the family's perspectives about family dynamics, challenges and
solutions, identifies needs and determines the level of
intervention needed to include voluntary services or court ordered
dependency services; * Assesses danger threats, child
vulnerabilities and caregiver protective capacities in order to
determine whether a child is safe or not safe; * Develops with
family and other persons as necessary any required present and/or
impending danger plans based on analysis of danger threats in
operation; * Manages and modifies safety plans as necessary during
the course of the investigation; * 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; * Provides written present and
impending danger assessments; * Completes Risk Assessment on
families investigated and explains risk score to family; * Conducts
staffing's required for families with risk scores that are High and
Very High Risk; * Presents safety plan and impending danger
assessment at case management case transfer staffing and
participates in discussion as to recommended follow-up actions; *
Provides families with services linkages to agency and community
resources based on needs assessment and 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; *
Schedules and gathers information for and participates in case
staffing's; 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; * Establishes and
maintains cooperative and professional 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 position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws,
rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state
and federal laws or procedures. BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the
Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant
being considered for employment must successfully complete a State
and National criminal history check as a condition of employment
before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened
in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and
Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the
background screening results are received, reviewed for any
disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background
screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for
State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida
Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks
through local law enforcement agencies. 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. 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 clicking here. All documentation is
due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Nearest Major Market: Gainesville
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