Child Protective investigators take up the challenging role of investigating claims pertaining to child abuses or neglects. They have to figure out what happened actually and as well predict what is going to happen, the CPI job description entails interviewing and gathering accurate information to find out if neglect and abuse happened or not and whether intervention is needed. The purpose and the tasks are listed in the Child Protective Investigator Resume as follows – conducting investigations relating to child abuse and neglect, assessing danger threats, managing and modifying safety plans, notifying attorneys and child protection team about the happenings, and maintaining thorough documentation of each and every record.
A well-written resume should focus on assets such as – strong people skills, resilience to stamina and stress, decision-making skills and sound judgment skills. Most of the resumes for this role display a degree in social work, human resource or psychology.
Summary : To obtain a position in the human service field where I can utilize my work experience and education to make a difference in the wellbeing and health care of others.
Skills : Case Management, Counseling, Administration.
Description :
Conducts investigations regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions for children while working with law enforcement.
Collects information through observation and interviews with the children, parents, relatives, neighbors, and other parties associated with the case, review criminal documentation, past service history and other records.
Engages families to understand the family's perspectives about family dynamics, challenges and solutions, identifies needs and determines the level of intervention needed to include voluntary services or court ordered dependency services.
Assesses danger threats, child vulnerabilities and caregiver protective capacities in order to determine whether a child is safe or not safe.
Arranges emergency placement for any child that cannot safely remain in the home.
Provides families with services linkages to agency and community resources based on needs assessment and provides recommendations for development of case plan to Case Manager.
Prepares appropriate reports/documentation in coordination with Children's Legal Services and provides testimony in court.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
B.S. In Social Work
Sr. Child Protective Investigator Resume
Summary : Finding a full time career, utilizing my experience and training from prior jobs Ability Summary The ability to work with others of various socioeconomic backgrounds. The ability to analyze and interpret data utilizing research methods in order to come to a decision. Teaching the use of computer hardware, software and organizational operating procedures to staff with different skill levels.
Skills : Provides expert testimony in civil and criminal hearings.
Description :
Conduct investigations regarding child abuse and child neglect.
Collect information from children, parents, neighbors, professionals, and other individuals that have regular contact with the family.
Engage the family to discover family dynamics, family strengths and challenges, and identify family needs to prevent further department involvement and intervention.
Analyze information obtained from interviews, criminal history, department history, mental health and substance abuse history to determine child safety and future risk of harm.
Use information collected to complete Risk Assessment and Family Functioning Assessment to determine if a child is safe or unsafe.
Assess danger threats, child vulnerabilities, and caregiver protective capacities to determine if a child is safe or unsafe.
In collaboration with the family create present danger safety plans and impending danger safety plans to ensure child safety.
Monitor safety plans and modify safety plans as needed throughout the investigation.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Master Of Arts
Jr. Child protective Investigator Resume
Objective : Child Protective Investigator (CPI) is responsible for investigating, assessing, and responding to complaints and allegations of child abuse, neglect, or exploitation. This includes performing a full investigation and completing a report to the appropriate authorities.
Skills : Microsoft Office.
Description :
Performed investigative casework for children alleged to be abused, neglected or abandoned throughout Palm Beach County.
Worked closely with law enforcement, courts, state attorney's office and various social service agencies to ensure the safety and best interest of children.
Family Services Counselor Supervisor Independent Living Program Supervision of four Family Service Counselors, one Independent Living Coordinator and three support staff who serve youth in foster care between the ages of 13 and 23.
Provided administrative oversight of the Independent Living budget.
Analyzed and monitored all statistical data for quarterly and annual reports.
Provided 1:1 supervision with counselors to address performance, review case files, problem cases and personnel issues.
Provided oversight to the districts Youth Advisory Board.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Criminology
Child Protective Investigator Intern Resume
Headline : To employ my knowledge and life experience with the intention of securing a professional career with opportunity of challenges and career advancement, while gaining knowledge, new skills and expertise.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Conflict Resolution, Mentoring, Preparing.
Description :
Collects information through observation and interviews with the children, parents, relatives, neighbors, and other parties associated with the case, as well as analysis of criminal history, past service history, and other records.
Engages families to understand the family's perspectives about family dynamics, challenges and solutions, identifies needs, and determines the level of intervention needed.
Notifies state attorney, law enforcement, child protection team, and other required individuals as appropriate.
Completes Risk Assessment and Family Functioning Assessment.
Provides families with service referrals to community providers based on needs assessment.
Prepares appropriate reports/documentation in coordination with Children's Legal Services and provides testimony in court.
Maintains thorough documentation in the client records/appropriate information system(s) and maintains organized client files.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Criminology
Associate Child Protective Investigator Resume
Summary : To establish a career opportunity with a team-oriented organization that allows me to use my administrative/customer relations expertise. To be a part of an organization where I can utilize my current skills and acquire additional knowledge and skills for growth of the organization and future personal growth.
Skills : Microsoft office, ppt.
Description :
Supervises employees by assigning work, reviewing progress and assessing performance.
Counsels clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
Counsels family members to assist in understanding, dealing with, and supporting client or patient.
Interviews clients, reviews records, and confers with other professionals to evaluate mental or physical condition of client or patient.
Formulates or coordinates program plan for treatment, care, and rehabilitation of client or patient, based on social work experience and knowledge.
Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
Modifies treatment plan to comply with changes in client's status.
Refers patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Criminal Justice
Associate Child Protective Investigator Resume
Summary : Seeking position within an organization that can fully utilize skills to achieve their business needs and objectives.
Skills : American Sign Language.
Description :
Interviewed clients, reviewed records, and conferred with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of client or patients with respect to child safety.
Probed and investigated cases of child abuse, abandonment, and neglect for the State of Florida.
Responsible for training and development of new Child Protective Investigators.
Counseled clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
Counseled family members to assist in understanding, dealing with, and supporting client or patient.
Monitored, evaluated, and recorded client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
Modified treatment plan to comply with changes in the client's status.
Intervened as an advocate for client or patient to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor Of Science
Child Protective Investigator/Coordinator Resume
Summary : Experienced and goal-oriented professional with a track record of consistently meeting and exceeding established goals and objectives related to trainings and education, and client relations. Detail-oriented with critical thinking abilities to resolve operations and client issues. Well-organized and resourceful with multitasking skills that optimize resources to achieve outstanding results from concurrent tasks with or without supervision.
Skills : Microsoft Office Suite, Florida Safe Families Network.
Description :
Worked closely with law enforcement agencies.
Collected information through observation and interviews with the children, parents, relatives, neighbors, and other parties associated with cases, and analyzed criminal, past service history and other records.
Identified needs and determined the level of intervention needed to include voluntary services or court ordered dependency services Arranged emergency placement for children who could not remain in the home environment.
Completed Risk Assessments on families investigated.
Provided families with services- linkages to agency and community resources- based on needs assessment and provided recommendations to Case Managers.
Maintained thorough and organized documentation of client records.
Established and maintained cooperative and professional working relationships with organizations and other agencies involved with child protective investigations.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Master Of Science
Child Protective Investigator/Manager Resume
Headline : Highly decorated and accomplished Law Enforcement and Teacher professional in the area of Criminal Justice and Education. Areas of expertise includes, children investigations, teaching and training, executive protection, criminal and abuse investigations consisting of child welfare, private schools and correctional facilities.
Skills : Microsoft Office.
Description :
Responds quickly in crisis situations that involve children in an abusive or neglectful situation.
Investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect and taking the necessary steps to protect children.
Interviews people in the case such as the person who reports it, family members, doctors, nurses, and others familiar with the family situation.
Checks children for signs of abuse or neglect.
Talks frankly and objectively with families about income, money management, sex abuse, and personal relationships that they will probably consider personal and private.
Testifies in court and prepares comprehensive reports of investigative findings that support recommendations to the court.
Documents all relevant and appropriate information and completes all required forms.
Serves as liaison to social service agencies, schools, local law enforcement agencies, and attorneys.
Objective : To further educate myself and to obtain a position with an organization this has a stable environment that will lead to a lasting relationship in the Management arena.
Skills : Computer Savy, Clerical.
Description :
Investigates reports of abuse called in to the Florida Abuse Hotline.
Counsels clients or recommends services to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
Counsels family members to assist in understanding, dealing with, and supporting client or patient.
Interviews clients, reviews records, and confers with other professionals to evaluate mental or physical condition of client or patient.
Formulates or coordinates program plan for treatment, care, and rehabilitation of client or patient, based on social work experience and knowledge.
Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
Modifies treatment plan to comply with changes in client's status.
Refers patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Elementary Education
Child Protective Investigator/Coordinator Resume
Objective : Experience working with infants, children, and parents/ families of varying ethnicity and backgrounds. Direct support services that includes referrals, case management and documentation. Trained in motivational interviewing and other counseling techniques. Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiating skills.
Skills : Office organization, computer skills including typing and Microsoft Office Programs.
Description :
Collects information through interviews with the children, parents, relatives, neighbors, and other parties associated with the case.
Engage families, identifies needs and determines the level of intervention needed to include voluntary services or court ordered dependency services.
Provide services, linkages to agency and community resources based on needs assessment and provide recommendation for development of case plan to Case Manager.
Develop with the family a signed Present Danger Plan and a signed safety plan for any identified threats and interventions.
Arranges emergency placement for any child that cannot safely remain in the home.
Notify State Attorney, law enforcement, child protection team and other required individuals as appropriate.
Schedule and gather information for and participate in case staffings.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Social Work
Lead Child Protective Investigator Resume
Objective : A dedicated and versatile individual who can effectively plan, organize, and coordinate work proficiently. Able to use my advanced level of education and job experience to benefit not only personal goals, but also departmental goals.
Skills : Sound knowledge of investigative and interrogation techniques.
Description :
Collects information through interviews with the children, parents, relatives, neighbors, and other parties associated with the case.
Engages with families to help identify their needs and determines the level of intervention needed to include voluntary services or court ordered dependency services.
Provides recommendations for development of case plan to Case Manager.
Conducts initial/ongoing child Present and Impending Danger assessments.
Arranges emergency placement for any child that cannot safely remain in the home.
Notified and partnership with the States Attorney, local, state, and federal law enforcement, University of Florida Child Protection Team (CPT), and other required individuals as appropriate.
Schedules and gathers information for and participates in case staffings with other partnership agencies.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Child Protective Investigator Resume
Summary : An extensive focus on training, growth & development, mentorship and leadership. I am confident in the personal and professional growth, maturity and knowledge that these experiences have provided. Determined and eager to obtain a key position with an organization that is ethically grounded, as well as driven and focused on a commitment to excellence.
Skills : Marketing, Advertising and Sales-Growth/Plan Development;.
Description :
Responsible for receiving child abuse reports from the State Registry, making assessments of each case.
Locating the missing or abused children within a twenty four (24) hour period.
Following through, after finding missing children, by placing same in State approved homes.
Making frequent assessments regarding child care, child safety and child development.
Providing various accommodations and services for children and their families.
Convening regular meetings with school personnel, law enforcement, medical staff, neighbors and extended family members to uncover information material to the speedy resolution of the case.
Conduct follow up interviews in order to ensure the safety of each child previously placed.
Formulate and appropriate plans for victims to ensure their well being.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
B.A. In Psychology
Child Protection Investigator III Resume
Objective : Investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, and abandonment and takes the necessary steps to ensure the safety of children in Manatee County.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Office Equipment, Booking Corporate Travel.
Description :
Collected information through interviews with the children, parents, relatives, neighbors, and other parties associated with the case.
Engaged families, identify needs and determines the level of intervention needed to include voluntary services or court ordered dependency services.
Provided services linkages to agency and community resources based on needs assessment.
Provided recommendations for development of case plan to Case Manager.
Conducted initial and ongoing child present and impending danger assessments.
Able to organize, prioritize, and problem solve in a multi-task environment.
Established and managed case files to include accurate and timely documentation of investigative activities in the statewide child welfare information system.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Management
Assistant Child Protection Investigator Resume
Summary : More than 10 years of diversified experiences. Teaching Budgeting Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Training and Hiring/Firing Employees Implementing HR Laws and Regulations Loan Refinancing Equity, Personal, Small Business & Auto Loans Employee Record keeping, Public and none public record for press release Sales Inventory Control Customer Service.
Researched for additional information using multiple databases.
Contacted Reporting Party to gain additional information and insight.
Assigned supervisor, determine potential caseworker concerns or safety issues and prepare for investigation.
Contacted law enforcement as necessary for assistance, forensic interviews or expertise on case related criminal activity.
Make in person contact with and conduct interviews with the alleged victim either in the home, school, daycare or other location within assigned time-frame.
Interviewed all family members, other household residents and all relevant witnesses to gain as much information as possible on family situation including dynamics, resources and barriers.
Based upon physical observation and results of interviews, determine level of risk and safety and course of action using Child Protection standards and input from assigned supervisor.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Criminal Justice
Child Protection Investigator Resume
Summary : Mission of the Office of Children's Services in is safe children, safe families, by ensuring the safety, permanency, and well-being of children by strengthening families, engaging communities, and partnering with tribes.
Skills : Licensed Emergency Medical Technician.
Description :
Investigated neglect, abuse or abandonment within the family.
Notified child protection team, law enforcement and state attorney's office of possible findings.
Maintained thorough documentation of client's records.
Compiled data to prepare documents for reports.
Courted representative in custody cases for the State of Florida.
Engaged families, identify needs, and determine the level of intervention needed to include voluntary services or court ordered dependency services.
Provided services linkage to agency and community resources based on needs assessment.
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