Child Protective Field Support Analyst - 60047920

Requisition No: 823040

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: CHILD PROTECTIVE FIELD SUPPORT ANALYST - 60047920

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60047920

Salary: 44,200.00

Posting Closing Date: 03/22/2024

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CHILD PROTECTIVE FIELD SUPPORT ANALYST

Department of Children and Families

Lake County

Internal Agency Only

Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.

This is an internal posting only those who are currently working for Department of Children and Families will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities: This is advanced professional work assessing and developing Child Protective Investigators (CPIs) to ensure possession of the appropriate level of professional competencies. This position will work in cooperation with CPI Supervisors and management in promoting the development of knowledge, skills, and their application for CPIs.

• Review investigations in order to ensure that critical information is provided to the Child Protective Investigator (CPI) and Child Protective Investigator Supervisor (CPIS) during the course of the investigation.

• Assist in identifying and facilitating the collection of any information that is needed to ensure critical information is assessed in an expeditious manner.

• In the event that additional information is identified during the Pre-Commencement and/or follow up consultations, the "brain" will request and review any records pertinent to the assessment of the family.

• The "brain" will also be responsible for coordinating appointments that impact the assessment of the family such as Child Protection Team and/or referrals to service providers.

• During the investigative process, the "brain" will meet with the CPI, the CPI Supervisor, and as needed or required by policy, code or statute, the Operations Program Administrator to elevate concerns based on record reviews or additional information received.

• Serves as a subject matter expert in child protective investigation.

• 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.

• 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.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: 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 techniques.

Knowledge of interviewing and observation techniques. Skill in considering child development in guiding placement of children. Ability to recognize indicators of abuse and neglect.

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 accurate investigative reports.

Licensure/registration/certification requirements:

Incumbents in this job class are required to use a personal vehicle to conduct field investigations, field visitations, or transportation of clients, and must maintain a valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and appropriate automobile insurance. Incumbents will receive a Vehicle Insurance Allowance.

See CFOP 40-4, Vehicle Insurance Allowance For Selected Child Welfare and Adult Protective Services Staff, for additional information related to this job requirement. Florida Child Protective Investigator certification obtained within 12 months of hire.

Other job-related requirements for this position: Regional travel

Working hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.

Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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