Child Protective Specialist
Core
Investigate reports of alleged child abuse and neglect, conduct safety assessments, and determine risk of future harm to children in families.
Role type
Child Protective Specialist (IC)
Builds
Safety assessments, family service plans, and court petitions for supervisory oversight or removal
Domain
Child welfare / Social work
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Social work, investigation, interviewing, safety assessment, case management, record keeping, legal petition filing
Responsibilities
Initiate investigations and safety interventions; meet families in homes within 48 hours; interview children, parents, and household members; assess immediate safety and risk; participate in family conferences; file petitions with Family Court; collaborate with contract agencies for foster care; maintain computerized case records
Seniority
Entry-level to mid-level IC