Child Protection Specialist

5 days ago


Tampa, Florida, United States State of Florida Full time

About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated Child Protection Specialist to join our team in ensuring the safety and well-being of Florida's children. As a key member of our Department of Children and Families, you will play a vital role in investigating cases of child abuse and neglect, providing emergency placements for children at risk, and connecting families with essential resources.

Job Summary: The Child Protection Specialist will conduct thorough investigations of child abuse and neglect allegations, assess danger threats, and determine whether a child is safe. You will also arrange emergency placements, notify law enforcement and state attorney, and provide families with service linkages to agency and community resources.

Requirements: To be successful in this role, you must have an associate degree or 60+ credit hours from an accredited college or university, along with two years of professional work experience or two years of law enforcement experience. Alternatively, you can possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. A Florida Child Protective Investigator Certification is also required within 12 months of obtaining provisional certification.



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