Child Protective Investigator Supv-Ses

CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR SUPV-SES -

Requisition No: 867909

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR SUPV-SES -

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number:

Salary: $57,200.00

Posting Closing Date: 07/08/2026

• Supervise and direct the work of child protective investigators and support staff.
• Spend the majority of time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees.

• Supervise, plan and direct workloads, workflows, deadlines, and time utilization of subordinate staff.
• Develop performance standards and job duty expectations, and review standards for continuous improvement.
• Communicate investigators’ compliance, provide coaching, and acknowledge outstanding performance.
• Evaluate employees against established standards and take corrective action as needed.
• Promote career development by ensuring proper training and leading cross‑training efforts.
• Review casework and provide guidance to ensure quality, clarity, and thorough documentation.
• Use management tools in the information system to monitor open cases and manage workflow.
• Ensure operations comply with legislative authority, federal and state regulations.
• Identify and implement improvements to program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Facilitate hiring, promotion, discipline, and dismissal decisions.
• Collect, analyze, and report data on child protective investigations.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with community agencies, law enforcement, medical personnel, schools, and other resources.
• Ensure effective communication with deaf or hard‑of‑hearing customers, managing service records and reporting needs.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work or related field preferred.
• At least 2 years in child welfare, specifically child abuse investigations.
• Current/Active Child Welfare Certification credentials from the Florida Certification Board.
• Trained and practicing Florida’s Safety Practice method.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Operational private vehicle for use in daily work activities; proof of registration and insurance required.

• Knowledge of theories and practice in child protection.
• Knowledge of professional ethics related to child protection and counseling.
• Knowledge of family‑centered interview and counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of interviewing and observation techniques.
• Skilled 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.

Application must be completed in its entirety. Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment. Account for and explain any employment gaps. The statement “See Resume” is unacceptable.

• Position requires night, weekend, holiday work and is designated as essential.
• Incumbents may be required to work before, during, and beyond normal hours during emergencies or natural disasters.

• No state income tax for Florida residents.
• Annual and sick leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year.
• State group insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental).
• Retirement plan options with employer contributions.
• Additional benefits available at

Applicants must successfully complete State and National criminal history checks, including FDLE and FBI fingerprinting, before employment. Background screening must be reviewed and approved by the Agency.

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 under the ADA must notify the hiring authority or People First Service Center. The State of Florida supports a drug‑free workplace; all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing per Section 112.0455, F.S.