Child Protective Investigator/Child Protection Specialist

Description

As a Child Protection Specialist, you will provide protective and preventive services. Prevention is defined as prevention for out of home placement for children. The social worker will investigate allegations of abuse and neglect, perform risk and safety assessments, develop safety plans, provide information about and referrals to community resources for at risk families, and make appropriate referrals to contracted family preservation and foster care providers. As a Child Protective Investigator, you will be a member of the Joint Investigative Team (Supervisor, Child Protection Specialist, Child Protective Investigator). You will receive assignment reports of families where child(ren) are suspected of being abused or neglected or in need of care as defined by K.S.A. 38-2202. Reviews preliminary data and in conjunction with the Child Protection Specialist, develops an investigative plan.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, or Experience

Minimum Qualifications: Child Protection Specialist: Four-year degree in a Human Services or Behavioral Sciences Field of study, or education determined relevant by the agency. Valid Driver's License must be maintained throughout employment. Child Protective Investigator: Two years investigation, fact finding or enforcing state or federal laws and regulations. Associate degree in social work, criminal justice (law enforcement or corrections) may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Valid Driver’s License must be maintained throughout employment.