CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR OPS
Location: WestVirginia Florida
Description: PeopleFirst Florida HR is at present recruited CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR OPS right now, this job will be placed in Florida. Further informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. .
OCCUPATION PROFILE
JOB FAMILY: COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES
OCCUPATIONAL GROUP: COUNSELING AND SOCIAL WORK
OCCUPATION: COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICE SPECIALISTS, ALL OTHER
21-1099
DESCRIPTION
This is work performing in all community, public health and social service specialist occupations not listed separately.
Some positions in this occupation may be responsible for coordinating work and supervising employees.
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 Child Protective Investigator (CPI) is an individual employed by the department who investigates allegations of child maltreatment.
Allocation factors:
This is professional work protecting children, working with families and conducti! ng investigations of alleged abused, abandoned, neglected or exploited children, in the Department of Children and Families. The employee(s) allocated to position(s) in this class may have collateral duties such as contract management and maximization of Federal funds.
Examples of Work Performed:
¨ Makes contacts with families with allegations of abuse, neglect and/or maltreatment
¨ Responds to allegations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions; determine findings; and enters information into FSFN, and other systems.
¨ Responds to Hotline reports and determines immediate risk to child
¨ Conduct child safety assessments
¨ Opens, maintains and closes files related to families being served
¨ Arranges for or provides transportation for clients
¨ Schedules and gathers information for and participates in case staffing
¨ Explains child protection to children and families
¨ Explains rights and responsibilities to children and family m! embers
¨ Reports indication of abuse, neglect and/or abandonment to Florida Abuse Hotline
¨ Arranges for emergency placement for children at risk
¨ Performs related work as required
Note: The examples of work as listed are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
¨ Ability to manage and resolve conflicts, grievance, confrontations or disagreements in a constructive manner to minimize negative personal impact
¨ Displays high standards of ethical conduct
¨ Ability to identifies problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations
¨ Ability to we! ight the relative costs and benefits of a potential action to make sound decisions
¨ Ability to maintain composure and perform effectively under stressful conditions
¨ Ability to leverage the information available even if all the facts are not provided to make the best decision possible. In addition, having the ability to adjust ones actions in relation to other’s actions
¨ 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 techniques
¨ Ability to manage one’s own time and the time of others
¨ Knowledge of theories and practice in child protection
¨ Knowledge of professional ethics relating to child protection and counseling
¨ Knowledge of family-centered interviewing and counseling techniques
¨ Knowledge of investigative techniqu! es
¨ Knowledge of interviewing and observation techniques
¨ Skill in considering child development in guiding placement of children
¨ Ability to conduct risk and safety investigations
¨ Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
¨ Ability to understand and apply relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
¨ Ability to actively listen to others
¨ Ability to communicate effectively
¨ Ability to maintain well-executed case files
¨ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
¨ Ability to utilize computer systems
¨ Ability to write clear and accurate investigative reports
Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) above represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional KSAs may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.
Minimum Qualifications:
¨ Current valid driver's license
¨ A Bach! elor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university
¨ 1 year of child welfare related experience o Examples of child welfare related experience include: work in a community based agency, social service, child care or day care, child welfare agency, law enforcement working with child safety, school teacher or counselor, and others as deemed appropriate
¨ Master’s degree in related service field can substitute for one year of experience
¨ Child Protection Internship can substitute for one year of experience
Note: Upon completion of training, a passing score on the basic skills Introduction to Child Protection Written Assessment must be attained.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
EFFECTIVE
: 09/09/02
History: 07/01/02
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or vio! lence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable acco! mmodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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.
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This job starts available on: Mon, 09 Dec 2013 18:24:02 GMT