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Adult Protective Investigator

Requisition No: 527922 
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: ADULT PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR - 60073242
Position Number: 60073242 
Salary: $33,783.62 annually / $1,299.37 bi-weekly 
Posting Closing Date: 05/31/2022 
Adult Protective Investigator
Department of Children and Families
West Palm Beach, Florida
Open Competitive 
What you will do:
This professional position investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, self-neglect and financial exploitation against vulnerable adults and the mitigation of the risk factors involved. Clients served include those residing in the community and alternative care facilities. Vulnerable adults in crisis need quick action from strong, compassionate individuals dedicated to ensuring their safety. This demanding and challenging career could be your opportunity to speak for those adults who cannot protect themselves and fight to help ensure their safety and independence.
How you will make an impact:
  • Conducts investigations regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or self-neglect of vulnerable adults;
  • Works closely with law enforcement and partner agencies such as the Department of Elder Affairs; Agency for Persons with Disabilities and the Agency for Health Care Administration;
  • Collects information through observation and interviews with the vulnerable adults, relatives, and other parties associated with the case, as well as analysis of criminal, past service history and other records;
  • Identifies the service needs of the vulnerable adult and determines the level of intervention needed to include voluntary services or court ordered protective services;
  • Assesses the mental capacity of the vulnerable adult, danger threats, vulnerabilities, and caregiver capacities in order to determine whether a vulnerable adult is safe or not safe;
  • Assists victims with temporary emergency shelter placement and other emergency services
  • Notifies state attorney, law enforcement, state agencies and other required individuals as appropriate;
  • Provides vulnerable adults with service linkages to agency and community resources;
  • Establishes and maintains working relationships with organizations involved with adult protective investigations such as community services, advocacy groups, law enforcement, medical personnel, schools, and other community resources.
Qualifications:
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: Florida Abuse Hotline, developmental services, law enforcement investigations, licensed health care, aging and adult services, licensed child day care, mental health.  (When applying please attach required education, certification, or licensure).
  • Some specific college education degrees can substitute for experience. Examples of preferred degrees are: All Social Sciences degrees such as Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Gerontology, and Criminal Justice.
  • Degree must be conferred at the time of application.
  • Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and accurately, both orally and in written form.
  • Valid Driver License; and
  • Must possess operational private vehicle for use in the performance of daily work activities. Selected applicants are 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.
  • Ability to attend a 4 - 8-week mandatory training course that could be scheduled during day, weekend, and evening hours.
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 including:
  • No state income tax for residents of Florida;
  • Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
  • Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
  • State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
  • Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
  • (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
  • Flexible Spending Accounts;
  • Tuition waivers;
  • And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.