State of Florida Employment – Protective Investigator

Job Description:

This is professional work protecting vulnerable adults and conducting investigations of alleged abuse, neglect, self-neglect and exploitation of vulnerable adults. This position will assume a mentor role and be a model of adult protective service practice to other Adult Protective Investigators (APIs).

Job Responsibilities:

• Serves as the Acting Unit Supervisor when the Adult Protective Investigations Supervisor is unavailable or on extended leave.
• Conducts investigations regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation or self-neglect of vulnerable adults;
• Accurately prepares investigative reports and petitions for court proceedings
• Conducts interviews with subjects and collaterals of the reports and collect evidentiary information through observations and materials.
• Maintains thorough documentation in the appropriate database information system(s)
• Identifies the service needs of the vulnerable adult and determines the level of intervention needed to include voluntary services or court ordered protective services;
• Evaluates evidence from investigations and prepares reports of findings;
• Assesses the mental capacity of the vulnerable adult, danger threats, vulnerabilities and caregiver capacities to determine whether a vulnerable adult is safe or not safe;
• Responsible for mentoring adult protective investigators and serves as a mentor for new Adult Protective Investigators during their probationary period.
• 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;

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of Chapter 415, Florida Statutes, Adult Protective Services Act and the Department of Children and Families, Adult Protective Investigations and Services Policy and Procedures.
• Knowledge of family dynamics and functioning
• Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews
• Ability to write professional, accurate investigative reports
• Skill in researching and utilization of internet sites to gather information
• Ability to understand and apply relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of interviewing and observation techniques
• Knowledge of investigative techniques and practices
• Ability to assess service needs and facilitate appropriate service delivery
• Experience in emergency, tactical or customer/public complaint interactions utilizing communication technology, including basic computer and typing skills

Job Details:

Company: State of Florida

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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