Records Technician OPS - 60934112

Records Technician Ops

The incumbent assigned to this position is responsible for receiving, reviewing and assigning all abuse reports received from the Florida Abuse Hotline. Additionally, the incumbent follows up with the appropriate supervisory personnel to ensure they are aware of the pending investigation and staff assignment. This enables the supervisor to ensure the Child Safety Risk Assessment is completed within the prescribed timeframes.

Responsibilities include:

• Print and review all abuse reports received from the Hotline and OTI requests called in from other counties. This requires coordination with the Florida Abuse Hotline Information system (FAHIS), Child Information System (CIS) and Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN). Review appropriate databases for the previous or open investigations and child family involvement with other family safety programs. Provides clerical support for a multi-function Family Safety Unit. This employee functions on an independent level while performing a variety of duties, which require initiative and sound judgement.
• Prepares intake case records for Child Protective Investigator for cases received over the Child Abuse Hotline. Case is then assigned in Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN) and CPI is notified. This same procedure is followed for any Out-of-town Inquiry Request that is received.
• Assign cases to CPI or CPI Supervisor.
• Package investigation information.
• Conduct diligent searches
• Archives case files.
• Maintain rotation and case logs.

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 to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.