CHILD Protective FIELD Support Consultan - 60074168

Child Protective Field Support Consultant - 60074168

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This is advanced professional work assessing and developing Child Protective Investigators (CPIs) to ensure possession of the appropriate level of professional competencies. This position will work in cooperation with CPI Supervisors, Program Administrators, and management in promoting the development of knowledge, skills, and their application for CPIs. Responsible mentoring and deeming staff proficient in Child Protective Investigations which includes extensive travel and work in the field. This position is also responsible for being a direct support to frontline staff of various levels to include assistance in pre-service and in-service trainings.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• 3-5 years relevant child welfare experience
• Valid Driver's License
• Must possess operational private vehicle for use in the performance of daily work activities - Selected incumbent is required to provide proof of vehicle registration and documentation of the appropriate insurance coverage. The Department provides a Vehicle Insurance Allowance to assist with the cost of insurance coverage due to the use of private vehicle for work purposes.
• Current/active Child Welfare Certification
• 50%-75% Travel

Examples of Job Characteristics:

• Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Assisting and Caring for Others
• Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
• Judging Qualities of Things, Services, And/or People
• Communicating With Persons Outside Organization
• Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Analyzing Data or Information
• Monitor Processes, Material, Surroundings
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Examples of Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Social Perceptiveness
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Speaking
• Service Orientation
• Active Learning
• Problem Identification
• Identification of Key Causes
• Solution Appraisal
• Active Listening
• Learning Strategies
• Coordination
• Management of Personnel Resources
• Therapy and Counseling
• Data Analysis
• Psychology
• Customer and Personal Service
• Education and Training
• English Language

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 3-5 years of experience or familiarity with Child Protective investigations concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Experience working with MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint at an advanced level.
• Strong analytical skills - ability to collect research and evaluate data to reach logical conclusions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, follow-through and demonstrated ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Coaching and Mentoring Child Protective Investigators.

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety. Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment. Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. It is unacceptable to use the statement "See Resume" in place of entering work history. If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits. For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Growth Opportunities: With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Where you will work: Florida is the only state that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. In other words, no matter where you land in Florida, you're never more than 60 miles from a body of saltwater. And if the beach isn't your scene, there are 175 state parks to explore! Meanwhile, Floridians hail from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, and walks of life, making it an incredibly diverse melting pot that many residents and visitors to Florida love. The Sunshine State is a great place to live and work – Come join our team!

About Department of Children and Families: Mission: The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency. Vision: We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families. Values: A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.

To learn more please visit https://www.myflfamilies.com.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required as a condition of employment per F.S. 110.113, and enrollment must be completed within the first 30 calendar days of your appointment.

Selective Service: Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.

Background Screening Requirement: It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

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, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification