CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR SUPV-SES - 60004379

Requisition No: 875144Agency: Children and FamiliesWorking Title: CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR SUPV-SES - 60004379Pay Plan: SESPosition Number: 60004379Salary: AGENCY TO UPDATEPosting Closing Date: 05/07/2026Total Compensation Estimator Tool Salary $2,200.00 bi weekly/or up to 10% if current employee.Working Title: CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR SUPV-SESBroadband/Class Code: 21-1099-04Position NumberAnnual Salary Range: $57,200.00Announcement Type: Open CompetitiveCityFacility:Pay Grade/ Pay Band: BB009Closing DateOCCUPATION PROFILEJOB FAMILY: COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICESOCCUPATIONAL GROUP: COUNSELING AND SOCIAL WORKOCCUPATION: COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICE SPECIALISTS, ALL OTHERCHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR SUPERVISORTHIS REQUISITION WILL SERVE TO FILL A CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR SUPERVISOR-SES POSITION IN_______________________.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.DescriptionWe are looking for candidates with strong leadership skills who are detail-oriented, possess good decision-making and critical thinking skills and are able to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. You must be willing to work after hours and on weekends as needed.Duties And ResponsibilitiesThis is professional work overseeing Child Protective Investigators who are charged with protecting children and working with families to conduct investigations of alleged abused, abandoned, neglected or exploited children. Supervise investigations regarding allegations of child abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions for staff who collect information through interviews with the children, parents, relatives, neighbors, and other parties associated with the case; Engage families, identifies needs and determines the level of intervention needed to include voluntary services or court ordered dependency services; Provide services linkages to agency and community resources based on needs assessment and provides recommendations for development of case plan to Case Manager; Conduct initial/ongoing child present and impending danger assessments; Develop with the family a signed Present Danger Plan and a signed safety plan for any identified threats and interventions; Arrange emergency placement for any child that cannot safely remain in the home; Notify state attorney, law enforcement, child protection team and other required individuals as appropriate; Schedule and gather information for and participates in case staffings; Prepare appropriate reports/documentation in coordination with Children’s Legal Services and provides testimony in court; Maintain thorough documentation in the client records/appropriate information system(s) and maintains organized client files; Report indication of abuse, neglect and/or abandonment to the Florida Abuse Hotline; Establish and maintain 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; Ensure 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.Minimum QualificationsA bachelor’s degree (preferred 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)2+ years experience in child welfare; preferred in child abuse investigationsCurrent/Active Child Welfare Certification credentials from the Florida Certification BoardMust be trained and practicing Florida's Safety Practice methodSpecial Note The selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the PROFICIENCY PROCESS FOR CHILD PROTECTION INVESTIGATIONS SUPERVISORS. This process allows for the ongoing development of skill in the area of coaching, supervision, and consulting as it pertains to Florida’s Practice Model. This process establishes a formalized proficiency process for the Department of Children & Families and applies it to staff who are responsible for conducting case consultations and for direct supervision of investigators. The proficiency process ensures each CPIS has the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for case analysis and consultation.Examples Of Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesSocial Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they doJudgment and Decision Making Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential actionSpeaking Talking to others to effectively convey informationService Orientation Actively looking for ways to help peopleActive Learning Working with new material or information to grasp its implicationsProblem Identification Identifying the nature of problemsIdentification of Key Causes Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goalSolution Appraisal Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect effortsActive Listening Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriateLearning Strategies Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new thingsCoordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actionsManagement of Personnel Resources Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the jobCoordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actionsManagement of Personnel Resources Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the jobTherapy and Counseling Knowledge of information and techniques needed to rehabilitate physical and mental ailments and to provide career guidance including alternative treatments, rehabilitation equipment and its proper use, and methods to evaluate treatment effectsData Analysis Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data for the purpose of monitoring and evaluatingPsychology Knowledge of human behavior and performance, mental processes, psychological research methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disordersCustomer and Personal Service Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and customer satisfaction evaluation techniquesEducation and Training Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design principles, learning theory, group and individual teaching techniques, design of individual development plans, and test design principlesEnglish Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammarLicensure, Certification Or Registration Requirements Child Protection CertificationCandidates 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.