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Protective Investigator
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | west palm beach, Florida |
About this job
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES -- ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM
Vulnerable and disabled adults 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 ensure the safety of those who cannot protect themselves.
ANTICIPATED VACANCIES
Location: Investigators work throughout Palm Beach County. Applicants interested in working in counties/areas other than listed will need to apply for the specific areas of interest on the People First system as they are advertised.
Annual Salary: $33,783.62 - Internal salary appointments are determined according to DCF Salary Policy.
Description: This is work, conducting investigations of alleged abuse, neglected or exploited elderly persons or disabled adults.
Typical Duties:
Completes social, legal and medical investigations of alleged abuse, neglect and exploitation of elderly persons or disabled adults.
Responds to reports from the Central Abuse Registry of abuse, abandonment, neglect and exploitation of elderly persons or disabled adults.
Interviews victims, parents, guardians and other persons having knowledge of an abuse, neglect, abandonment, or exploitation situation.
Evaluates evidence of investigations and prepares reports of findings.
Assists families or victims with temporary emergency shelter placements and other emergency services.
Establishes and maintains communication with community resource agencies as needed
Identifies need and engages services for families and victims through early services intervention.
Convenes and coordinates special diagnostic, evaluative and investigative teams to gather evidence, including expert testimony.
Provides expert testimony and documentation in matters relating to abuse, neglect, abandonment and exploitation when judicial action is necessary.
Performs related work as required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: abuse registry, developmental services, law enforcement investigations, licensed health care, children, youth and family services, child support enforcement, economic services, aging and adult services, licensed child day care, mental health, or elementary or secondary education.
A bachelor's degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework and supervised educational internship directly relating to child welfare; assessment of troubled children and families; child and family intervention; provision of professional social services; and evaluation of intervention outcomes can substitute for one year of the required experience in children, youth and families programs.
A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.
A master's degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or a master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university with major coursework and supervised educational internship directly relating to child welfare; assessment of troubled children and families; child and family intervention; provision of professional social services; and evaluation of intervention outcomes can substitute for two years of the required experience in children, youth and families programs.
Special requirements:
A valid driver's license and safe driving history.
Must own, or have access to, a licensed, operational, insured automobile that would be available for doing fieldwork daily and during on call periods.
Must be able to work Weekends and On-Call Schedules on a rotating basis as necessary.
Special note:
State of Florida Employment Applications should be up-to-date and complete in order to receive full consideration.
Some Agency positions may require successful completion of pre-interview assessment or work sample prior to interview.
Ability to speak/read/write Spanish/Creole/French or other foreign language may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency need at time of interview.
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.Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, 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.Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. However, applicants claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each application submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any others documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. For information on the supporting documentation required, click here. Applicants may also fax their supporting documentation to People First at 1-888-403-2110.
IF YOU EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS APPLYING ONLINE, PLEASE CALL THE PEOPLEFIRST SERVICE CENTER AT (877) 562-7287
Vulnerable and disabled adults 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 ensure the safety of those who cannot protect themselves.
ANTICIPATED VACANCIES
Location: Investigators work throughout Palm Beach County. Applicants interested in working in counties/areas other than listed will need to apply for the specific areas of interest on the People First system as they are advertised.
Annual Salary: $33,783.62 - Internal salary appointments are determined according to DCF Salary Policy.
Description: This is work, conducting investigations of alleged abuse, neglected or exploited elderly persons or disabled adults.
Typical Duties:
Completes social, legal and medical investigations of alleged abuse, neglect and exploitation of elderly persons or disabled adults.
Responds to reports from the Central Abuse Registry of abuse, abandonment, neglect and exploitation of elderly persons or disabled adults.
Interviews victims, parents, guardians and other persons having knowledge of an abuse, neglect, abandonment, or exploitation situation.
Evaluates evidence of investigations and prepares reports of findings.
Assists families or victims with temporary emergency shelter placements and other emergency services.
Establishes and maintains communication with community resource agencies as needed
Identifies need and engages services for families and victims through early services intervention.
Convenes and coordinates special diagnostic, evaluative and investigative teams to gather evidence, including expert testimony.
Provides expert testimony and documentation in matters relating to abuse, neglect, abandonment and exploitation when judicial action is necessary.
Performs related work as required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: abuse registry, developmental services, law enforcement investigations, licensed health care, children, youth and family services, child support enforcement, economic services, aging and adult services, licensed child day care, mental health, or elementary or secondary education.
A bachelor's degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework and supervised educational internship directly relating to child welfare; assessment of troubled children and families; child and family intervention; provision of professional social services; and evaluation of intervention outcomes can substitute for one year of the required experience in children, youth and families programs.
A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.
A master's degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or a master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university with major coursework and supervised educational internship directly relating to child welfare; assessment of troubled children and families; child and family intervention; provision of professional social services; and evaluation of intervention outcomes can substitute for two years of the required experience in children, youth and families programs.
Special requirements:
A valid driver's license and safe driving history.
Must own, or have access to, a licensed, operational, insured automobile that would be available for doing fieldwork daily and during on call periods.
Must be able to work Weekends and On-Call Schedules on a rotating basis as necessary.
Special note:
State of Florida Employment Applications should be up-to-date and complete in order to receive full consideration.
Some Agency positions may require successful completion of pre-interview assessment or work sample prior to interview.
Ability to speak/read/write Spanish/Creole/French or other foreign language may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency need at time of interview.
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.Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, 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.Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. However, applicants claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each application submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any others documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. For information on the supporting documentation required, click here. Applicants may also fax their supporting documentation to People First at 1-888-403-2110.
IF YOU EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS APPLYING ONLINE, PLEASE CALL THE PEOPLEFIRST SERVICE CENTER AT (877) 562-7287
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