Child Protective Specialist -BK

Full Time
Gainesville, FL 32609
Posted
Job description

Experience in emergency, tactical or customer/public complaint interactions utilizing communication technology, including basic computer and typing skills; Knowledge of interviewing and

observation techniques; Knowledge of family dynamics and functioning; Skill in researching and utilization of internet sites to gather information; Ability to assess service needs and facilitate appropriate service delivery; Ability to write professional, accurate investigative reports; Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews; Ability to understand and apply relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; Ability to collect and synthesize evidentiary materials; Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; Ability to actively listen, communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; Ability to utilize computer systems and work in a paperless environment This work requires a high degree of

tact, patience, and courtesy dealing with vulnerable adults. Incumbents in this class must be able to maintain a calm, professional demeanor while handling a variety of emergency and non-emergency calls. The work requires independent judgment and initiative to complete field assignments. Typing and good time management skills are necessary for this job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualifications:

  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent and four years of law enforcement experience or active military service; or
  • An associates degree or 60+ credit hours from an accredited college or university and two years of professional work experience (see examples below) or two years of law enforcement experience or active military service; or
  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Examples of professional work experience could be, although not limited to:

  • Guardian Ad Litem or similar child advocate role
  • Family Support Worker
  • Group Home Worker
  • Teacher's Assistant/Aide
  • Daycare Provider/Worker
  • Therapeutic Assistant
  • Behavioral Health Technician
  • Family Intervention Specialist
  • Home Health Aide
  • Nurse (LPN or RN) or similar profession
  • Nursing Facility Assistant
  • EMT
  • Other professional jobs that occur in high-paced, high-stress environments that require critical decision-making to occur

Skills :

Ability to speak and understand English

Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Must have a Valid State of Florida Driver's License and pass b/g and MVR

This work requires a high degree of tact, patience, and courtesy dealing with vulnerable adults.

Experience in emergency, tactical or customer/public complaint interactions

Knowledge of interviewing and observation techniques

Skill in researching and utilization of internet sites to gather information;

Law enforcement experience

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Gainesville, FL 32609: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Social work: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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