Requisition No: 878663
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR SUPV-SES - 60071609
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 60071609
Salary: $57,200
Posting Closing Date: 07/06/2026
Total Compensation Estimator Tool
We 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 RESPONSIBILITIES
This 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 danger 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 staffing’s; 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 the 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 QUALIFICATIONS
• a 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)
• 3-5 years' experience in child welfare; preferred in child abuse investigations
• Child Welfare Certification credentials from the Florida Certification Board
• Must be trained and practicing Florida's Safety Practice method
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.
Join Florida’s talented workforce to fulfill your professional goals and achieve a meaningful career. Our talented public servants work hard to serve more than 19 million residents across Florida, and you, too, can realize success in the Sunshine State.
Working in Florida’s state government means being responsive to the issues impacting the taxpayers of our state. Florida’s state government boasts both fast-paced work environments in which critical thinking and creative problem-solving are a must as well as steady employment opportunities that prize consistent service to our state’s residents. In some positions, state employment means being able to influence policy decisions and help implement change. In others, state employment means being the reliable resource that our taxpayers have come to expect from Florida’s public servants. All positions offer the ability to gain valuable experience quickly, improving your overall skillset. The State of Florida is seeking individuals with leadership skills, creativity and dedication to their fellow Floridians and individuals who recognize the professional development opportunities and achievements possible through state service.
Florida boasts the third largest population in the country and is richly diverse in both population and landscape. With an award-winning park system, warm weather and beautiful bodies of water, Florida is the perfect environment for recreational activities and outdoor enthusiasts. Our favorable tax climate means your income goes further and our business-friendly policies foster private sector growth. Joining Florida’s talented, diverse workforce provides the opportunity to achieve your professional goals while living in a state that values quality of life, culture and recreation. For employment opportunities with the State of Florida, visit https://jobs.myflorida.com.
