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0-5 years of experience
- Investigated alleged abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment of children to determine if abusive or unsafe conditions exist and take appropriate action to ensure the safety of children in accordance with state mandated timeframes.
- Developed working knowledge of federal, state, and county community social service programs available for child protection and family support.
- Established and managed case files to include accurate and timely documentation of investigative activities in the statewide child welfare information system.
- Informed clients of and implemented available social service programs to assist them with their needs.
- Gained considerable knowledge of the theories and practices used in child protection and family support.
0-5 years of experience
Protected the public welfare in partnership with local law enforcement and other child protective service divisions, both locally as well as in other states. Investigates, analyzes, and reports status of children as relates to treatment or mal treatment in relation to home life as well as institutional treatment.
- Maintained a below target caseload.
- Exceeded production results with locating my victims in time.
- Initiated interviews with persons outside of the home to assess for child safety.
0-5 years of experience
Utilized communication and interviewing skills to investigate allegations of abuse and neglect.
- Processed background screenings on participants under investigation.
- Conducted child safety assessments and document findings in the Florida Safe Families Network.
- Maintained a comprehensive case record, prepare legal petitions and pre-dispositional reports as well as attend court hearings.
- Developed and maintain effective working relationships with various departments within the agency as well as agencies within the community.
0-5 years of experience
- Conducted investigations regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, abandonment, etc., of children
- Conducted the removal of children and arranged emergency placement for any children that could not safely remain in their home with the implementation of a safety plan
- Coordinated with the State Attorney’s Office, Law Enforcement agencies, the Child Protection Team and other required individuals/agencies as appropriate
- Prepared appropriate reports/documentation in coordination with Children’s Legal Services and provided testimony in court
0-5 years of experience
- Conducted face-to-face interviews with children, parents, in-home caregivers, school officials and other parties important to open cases in the community or school environment.
- Responsible for engaging a child/family to investigate child safety, health and well-being.
- Provided administrative support to case managers, which included, assisting with the creation and filing of documented case files in Florida’s Safe Families Network.
- Acted as an additional witness during in-home visits and scheduled follow ups.
- Attended Clay County Court proceedings involving cases investigated.
0-5 years of experience
Successful completion of 3 month pre-service training for Child Protective Investigations
- Receives and investigate allegations of child abuse and neglect within specified time frames mandated by the state of Florida
- Aide in the coordination of several professionals and their various duties as there is a need for standardized approaches to the investigative procedures used by these professionals when determining present danger, imminent danger and/or the risk of harm to the children
- Responding quickly in crisis situations that involve children in an abusive or neglectful environment while gathering relevant information in attempt to identify at risk children to determine whether intervention is pertinent to child safety
- Documenting all relevant and appropriate information while completing required tasks for case determination or case transfer for continued monitoring
- Working under constant deadlines that require prioritizing efforts and flexible work schedule
0-5 years of experience
- Conduct investigations regarding allegations of child abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions, working closely with Law Enforcement and Children’s Legal Services
- Engage families to understand unique perspectives, challenges, solutions, and needs while collecting information through observation and interviews with both children and adults
- Analyze criminal and past service history as well as other records to determine patterns of individual and family functioning
- Assess danger threats, child vulnerabilities, and caregiver protective capacities to inform ongoing child safety determinations
- Write timely, accurate, and descriptive present and impending danger assessments and family functioning assessments
- Selected to attend 2016 Child Welfare Summit
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for completing investigations on reports of child abuse and neglect.
- Responded to immediate and 24 hour reports of child abuse or neglect.
- Works closely with law enforcement on certain cases.
- Completed on-call duties as assigned.
- Coordinates services for families in need of counseling or case management.
0-5 years of experience
- Respond to reports received by the abuse hotline to ensure the safety of children.
- Assess home environments and conduct child safety assessments.
- Employ face to face interviews with families and other professionals in the field.
- Provide families with service referrals.
- Complete psycho-social / family functioning assessments for every family.
- Understanding and application of Florida’s Chapter 39 laws.
6-10 years of experience
- Conduct thorough investigations on reports of abuse or maltreatment by interviewing families and collaterals such as police, medical professionals, and mental health providers.
- Review existing case records for available information to use in formulating a plan of treatment and to develop short and long term goals.
- Write neglect petitions for presentation in court and is required to testify in court as an expert witness with or without legal support.
- Document contacts with all individuals in a timely manner; and regularly stay updated with OCFS regulations and procedures through trainings.
0-5 years of experience
- Investigate allegations of child abuse in Alachua County.
- Connect and build rapport with multiple types of families, government agencies, healthcare providers, law enforcement, etc.
- Work as a team and individually to ensure child safety.
- Able to ensure that everything is documented for record keeping.
- Able to remain professional even in the most stressful of situations.
- On-call coordinator for my team. Responsible for making the on-call schedule and submitting the final draft to supervisor.
- Certified Child Protective Investigator.
0-5 years of experience
- Conduct investigations regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions for children
- Provide families with service linkage to agency and community resources based on needs.
- Schedule and gather information for and participate in case staffing’s
- Establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with organizations and other agencies involved with child protective investigations.
0-5 years of experience
- Investigated allegations of abuse, neglect and abandonment
- Agency certified Domestic Violence Subject Matter Expert
- Member of the Critical Injury Unit since its inception 08/01/09
- Member of the Night Emergency Response Unit since its inception 12/15/06
- Member of the Sexual Abuse unit from 12/05 – 12/06
- Compiled petitions
- Testified in court
- Completed Human Trafficking Training
0-5 years of experience
- Investigate child abuse/neglect cases received by the registry
- Interview susceptive abusers, witnesses to the case and anyone with relevant information pertaining to the case
- Make determinations based on the investigation I conducted
- Keep detailed case notes and case files
- Testify in court cases when needed
- Make recommendations to court on services needed
0-5 years of experience
- Conducts investigations regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions for children.
- Assesses danger threats, child vulnerabilities and caregiver protective capacities in order to determine whether a child is safe or not safe.
- Works closely with law enforcement.
- Prepares appropriate reports/documentation in coordination with Children’s Legal Services and provides testimony in court.
- Informed clients of available social services programs to assist them with their needs.
0-5 years of experience
- Investigate reports of child abuse, assess for danger, take children into State custody when necessary.
- Document all interactions with clients in FSFN system, complete an in depth functioning assessment on all family members, refer families to services as needed.
- Attend court hearings and testify as necessary.
- Conduct information gathering from a trauma informed perspective, complete casework and close cases on time.
- Attend trainings and meetings; coordinate with community resources.
6-10 years of experience
- Interpret and enforce State and Federal Laws
- Initiate and conduct investigations on behalf of children who may have been abused, abandoned, or neglected to ensure their safety.
- Enter confidential information into Florida Safe Family Network ((FSFN)
- Gather information for investigative purposes and disseminate the information gathered to attorneys, supervisors and community based agencies to ensure the children are being protected and to pursue a criminal case if necessary.
- Communicate with attorneys and law enforcement investigation findings.
- Perform follow up visits with clients to provide necessary services.
- Attend multi-disciplinary staffing with other agencies to represent the agency and to provide extensive services for families.
- Primary liaison with local law enforcement.
0-5 years of experience
- 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 Input field notes, case information, and background checks into DCF database; FSFN
- Arranges emergency placement for any child that cannot safely remain in the home
- Prepares appropriate reports/documentation in coordination with Children’s Legal Services and provides testimony in court
- 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
0-5 years of experience
- Conducts investigations regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions for children.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills in order to assist children and families in times of crises.
- 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
0-5 years of experience
- Conducts investigations regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions for children
- 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
- 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
- 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
0-5 years of experience
- Investigate alleged abuse, and neglect of children in the community
- Initiate and take preventive actions and ensure safety of children
- Provide mental, emotional, and social support to child victims
- Interview alleged perpetrators, analyze the information
- Collect, compile, draft reports, and testify in court
- Met children victim of abuse and neglect and recorded their version
- Arranged for medical examination of the child victim
- Worked closely with the law enforcement agencies
- Interviewed parents, relatives, neighbors, and other parties associated with the case
- Observed the case and the child victim and notified law enforcement agencies accordingly
0-5 years of experience
- Conduct investigations regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, abandonment, or death.
- Collects information through direct observation and interviews with children, youth, and adults associated with the case as well as complete analysis of criminal and past department history and other records
- Assess danger threats, child vulnerabilities and caregiver protective capacities in order to determine the safety of the child
- Provides written present and impending danger safety plans to keep the child safe
- Complete risk assessments on each case to determine risk to the child(ren)
- Staff cases with diversion specialist for resources to place into the home and connect the family with such services
- Works closely with schools, law enforcement, Child Protection Team, State Attorney’s office, and any other outside source to gather further information
- Arranges emergency placement for children who are at risk and cannot safely reside in the home
- Engage families to understand the family’s perspective about family dynamics, challenges and solutions
- Identifies needs and determine the level of intervention needed to include voluntary services or court ordered dependency cases.
0-5 years of experience
- Manage a caseload of up to 25.
- Conduct field visits to homes and schools.
- Be able to analyze family dynamics.
- Make referrals to different agencies.
- Write assessments.
- Interview children and adults.
- Assess child safety.
- Maintain good work relationships with partner organizations.
- Obtain medical records and other crucial documents.
0-5 years of experience
- Conducts investigations regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions for children
- 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
- 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
0-5 years of experience
- Conducts investigations regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions for children.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prepares appropriate reports/documentation in coordination with Children’s Legal Services and provides testimony in court.
- 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.
Child Protective Investigator Duties and Responsibilities
Specific job duties for child protective investigators vary based on their location and caseload. However, there are several core tasks common to all child protective investigators, such as:
Field Calls from Concerned People Child protective investigators receive calls from people worried about children being abused. These concerned people are typically neighbors or family members. This responsibility includes writing down information and following up by creating an investigation if necessary.
Check Children for Signs of Abuse Once an official investigation has been opened, child protective investigators are responsible for inspecting affected children for signs of child abuse. These signs can include physical injuries, even serious ones. They can also include mental and emotional trauma.
Interview People Close to the Case To gain an understanding of the full extent of abuse, child protective investigators interview people close to the case, such as family members, school teachers, doctors, and more. These interviews are frank and to the point, and they often include discussing sensitive subjects.
Testify in Court If the state decides to press charges against the accused abusers, child protective investigators are often required to testify in court against them. When they testify, they are responsible for presenting all information in a logical and clear manner so everyone involved in the case can understand.
Document All Investigations Throughout the entire investigation process, child protective investigators are responsible for documenting all interaction with the child and alleged abusers, including phone calls, interviews, and in-person visits. As a part of this documentation, child protective investigators record the results of each of these interactions and the investigator’s recommended next steps.
Child Protective Investigator Skills and Qualifications
Child protective investigators are efficient and empathetic. They are often driven by their love for children and their desire to keep them safe. They are firm and authoritative, and they know how to act fast in situations that are sometimes dangerous. Employers look for tenacious candidates who are willing to do everything in their power to keep children safe. Employers also look for candidates who possess the following skills and qualifications:
- Experience working with children – child protective investigators are most successful when they have previous experience working with children. They know how children act when under duress and can appropriately assess a child’s condition
- Case management – child protective investigators have previous experience managing cases and other projects. They know how to logically go about each step of a process and can proceed with efficiency and urgency
- Investigative skills – since they investigate difficult situations, child protective investigators know how to approach a situation with logical thinking and clear investigative skills. They know how to interpret certain responses and can read people well
- Organization skills – child protective investigators are highly organized and can keep track of all their different cases simultaneously
- Interpersonal communication skills – child protective investigators are very skilled communicators, both with adults and children. They know how to speak to and understand children who sometimes can’t fully explain what they mean, and they know how to interpret the nuances of an adult’s dialogue
Child Protective Investigator Education and Training
Child protective investigators need at least a bachelor’s or associate’s degree in human, social, or protective services. Employers often seek candidates with advanced degrees in social work with an emphasis in child care and protection. Most states require child protective investigators to have at least two years of experience in a supervised clinical setting. Many states also require them to be Certified Children, Youth, and Family Social Workers (C-CYFSW) or Certified Advanced Children, Youth, and Family Social Workers (C-ACYFSW). Every child protective investigator undergoes a period of on-the-job training to get caught up to speed with current and pending investigations.
Child Protective Investigator Salary and Outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), most child protective investigators can expect to make anywhere between $20,000 and $53,000 per year, with the median annual earnings around $34,000. With further training and experience, this salary is likely to rise. Child protective investigators also receive health benefits, paid time off, and retirement plans. The BLS reports that child protective investigators will experience an average employment growth rate of around 16 percent over the next decade.
Helpful Resources
Read through this list of helpful resources to learn more about child protective investigators and their responsibilities:
National Association of Social Workers – NASW is the largest professional organization of social workers in the United States. The organization focuses on enhancing professional growth and providing network connections for both new and veteran social workers
Social Work Network – with just over 60,000 members, this LinkedIn group offers a great opportunity for new child protective investigators to meet other social workers and learn more about the field as a whole
Days in the Lives of Social Workers: 58 Professionals Tell Real-Life Stories from Social Work Practice – this book gives you an in-depth look at the social work industry and the types of things social workers experience on a daily basis. While a lot of the stories are sad, most of them highlight how important it is for social workers to do what they do
The A-to-Z Self-Care Handbook for Social Workers and Other Helping Professionals – since child protective investigators most often work in extremely difficult situations, it’s important that they care for themselves. This book highlights the different ways social workers can care for their own mental and physical well-being
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