CPI Special Investigator

3 days ago

San Antonio, Texas, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced CPI Special Investigator to join our team at the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. As a CPI Special Investigator, you will be responsible for conducting specialized investigations of child abuse and neglect, providing consultation and training to CPS investigation staff, and developing and maintaining communication and working relationships within and outside the agency.

Key Responsibilities:
• Conducts in-depth interviews to accurately obtain information to determine immediate or long-term risk of abuse or neglect.
• Assesses family dynamics and functioning to determine degree and type of agency intervention needed.
• Prepares and provides sufficient case documentation to provide a complete and accurate record on cases, including legal documentation or testifying in court for all necessary court cases.
• Reviews cases identified by Child Safety Specialists for specific risk factors or assistance with forensic investigation techniques, in order to ensure staff develop and implement appropriate casework actions and case plans.
• Attends training and participates in professional development as required by agency and/or supervisor.

Requirements:
• Significant prior experience in law enforcement roles, including experience at the federal level or as a member of military police forces.
• Professional background in investigative roles within law enforcement.
• Knowledge of Texas criminal and civil law relating to abuse and neglect of children, forensic interviewing techniques, normal child development and family dynamics, including problem areas of domestic violence, substance abuse, criminal activity, and community resources, particularly within the law enforcement community, and their use for addressing child abuse and neglect problems.
• Skill in forensic interviewing of children and adults, determining risk of harm to children, applying crisis intervention techniques, investigating and resolving difficult child abuse or neglect cases, verbal and written communication, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, agency staff, law enforcement personnel and community stakeholders, evaluating investigation records in relation to the department standards for quality, analyzing reports and producing comprehensive documents regarding findings, and training staff in forensic interview techniques.

Why Work for DFPS?
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is responsible for protecting the unprotected — children, elderly, and people with disabilities — from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. We accomplish this responsibility by employing over 12,000 workers who live up to the agency's Mission, Vision, & Values in service to the citizens of Texas. We offer excellent health benefits, special discounts on many products and services through the Discount Purchase Program, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity as well as Texa$aver (k) and Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. An additional benefit you will receive is 12 days of paid annual leave, 12 sick days, and the potential to earn up to four days of administrative leave each year. Your annual paid leave accrual increases as your tenure increases.

Essential Job Functions:
• Conducts specialized investigations of child abuse and neglect, as required by management.
• Serves as consultant and trainer to CPS investigation staff on forensic interview skills and techniques.
• Identifies and provides for staff development and training needs in the area of forensic child abuse and neglect investigation to achieve and enhance quality performance of unit staff.
• Develops and maintains communication and working relationships within and outside the agency, particularly with professionals associated with law enforcement investigations.
• Provides expert consultation to DFPS staff and the community on complex issues associated with forensic child abuse and neglect investigations.
• Conducts in-depth interviews to accurately obtain information to determine immediate or long-term risk of abuse or neglect; models advanced interviewing techniques for other workers.
• Assesses family dynamics and functioning to determine degree and type of agency intervention needed.
• Prepares and provides sufficient case documentation (including forms and narratives) to provide a complete and accurate record on cases, including legal documentation or testifying in court for all necessary court cases.
• Reviews cases identified by Child Safety Specialists for specific risk factors or assistance with forensic investigation techniques, in order to ensure staff develop and implement appropriate casework actions and case plans.
• Attends training and participates in professional development as required by agency and/or supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations.
• Promotes and demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural diversity among coworkers and all work-related contacts.
• Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy.

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