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MyFlorida CHILD PROTECTIVE FIELD SUPPORT ANALYST - 60075432 in SARASOTA, Florida
CHILD PROTECTIVE FIELD SUPPORT ANALYST - 60075432
Date: Sep 3, 2024
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Requisition No: 836722
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: CHILD PROTECTIVE FIELD SUPPORT ANALYST - 60075432
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 60075432
Salary: 44.200.00 annual (per DCF salary policy)
Posting Closing Date: 09/19/2024
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Child Protective Field Support Analyst
Department of Children and Families
Suncoast Region
Sarasota, Manatee and Lee County
Open Competitive
Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.
What you will do:
The primary focus of the “brain” will be to review investigations received through the Florida Abuse Hotline 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 and to assist in identifying and facilitating the collection of any information that is needed to ensure critical information is assessed. The purpose of the Pre-Commencement consultation is to facilitate critical thinking with the CPI and CPI Supervisor regarding information collection, assessment of parental protective capacities, safety planning, and safety determination. 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 appointment that impact the assessment of the family such as Child Protection Team and/or referrals to service provider. 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. The “brain” will be co-located with Investigative staff to support a minimum of two (2) CPI Investigative units, however, will report directly to Family Safety Program Office in efforts to ensure trends and observations of investigative practice and case reviews are incorporated into ongoing Training and Quality Assurance activities.
Observe and document investigator casework activities in providing protective investigations, assessment of service needs and referrals to service providers.
Reviews casework, assessments and safety plans with investigators, and provides consultation and direction to ensure appropriateness, clarity, quality, thoroughness and proper documentation.
Provides real-time support/guidance by reviewing documents and assessments for the file (random and scheduled) during investigative activities conducted by CPIs to provide a comprehensive understanding to what the information, documents, assessments mean. Assists CPIs in determining and facilitating appropriate service referrals and supports during the investigative process.
Assist in providing guidance to investigators by coaching, motivating, modeling and providing other mentoring initiatives.
Coach and assist CPIs with documenting aspects of investigations (i.e., chronological entry of case summaries), in which support was provided to investigators, by updating the appropriate information systems.
Collaborates with CPI staff related to the evaluation and analyzation of information in order to support decision making.
Serves as member of leadership team responsible for developing system-based solutions to CPI training and development issues or concerns.
Serves as a subject matter expert in child protective investigations.
Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with organizations and other agenices involved with child protective investigations such as community based providers, Child Protection Teams, Children’s Legal Services, law enforcement, medical personnel, schools, and other community/agency resources
Ensures effective communication with clients who speak alternative languages, 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.
Upon request manage or assist in special projects, for either ongoing or one-time assignments.
How you will make an impact :
Observe and document investigator casework activities in providing protective investigations, assessment of service needs and referrals to service providers.
Review casework, assessments, and safety plans with investigators, and provide consultation and direction to ensure appropriateness, clarity, quality, thoroughness, and proper documentation.
Assists CPIs in determining and facilitating appropriate service referrals and supports during the investigative process.
Serves as a subject matter expert in child protective investigations.
Manage or assist in special projects, for either ongoing or one-time assignments.
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
At least 2 years of experience as a Child Protective Investigator.
Must be trained and practicing Florida’s Safety Practice method.
Current/Active Child Welfare Certification credentials from the Florida Certification Board.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must possess operational private vehicle for use in the performance of daily work activities. Selected applicants are required to provide proof of vehicle registration and documentation of the appropriate insurance coverage. The Department provides a Vehicle Insurance Allowance to assist with the cost of insurance coverage due to the use of private vehicle for work purposes.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent critical thinking skills.
Highly competent with data collection and analytics.
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.
Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.
Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .
Growth Opportunities:
With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.
Where you will work:
Florida is the only state that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. In other words, no matter where you land in Florida, you’re never more than 60 miles from a body of saltwater. (https://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/travel-ideas/10-florida-facts.html#::text=It) And if the beach isn’t your scene, there are 175 state parks to explore! Meanwhile, Floridians hail from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, and walks of life, making it an incredibly diverse melting pot that many residents and visitors to Florida love. The Sunshine State is a great place to live and work – Come join our team!
About Department of Children and Families:
Mission: The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.
Vision: We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.
Values: A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.
To learn more please visit https://www.myflfamilies.com/ .
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.
The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.
We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required as a condition of employment per F.S. 110.113, and enrollment must be completed within the first 30 calendar days of your appointment.
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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
SARASOTA, FL, US, 34234 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33916 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33913 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34232 BRADENTON, FL, US, 33870 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34240 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33907 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33919 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34208
Nearest Major Market:Sarasota
Nearest Secondary Market:Tampa