Child Protective Field Support Analyst

CHILD PROTECTIVE FIELD SUPPORT ANALYST -

Requisition No: 870526

Agency:
Children and Families

Date:
Feb 19, 2026

Location:

Bradenton, Florida (Circuit 12)

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The primary focus of the "brain" will be to review investigations received through the Florida Abuse Hotline to ensure that critical information is provided to the Child Protective Investigator (CPI) and Child Protective Investigator Supervisor (CPIS) during the investigation, to assist in identifying and facilitating the collection of any information needed to ensure critical information is assessed, and to coordinate appointments that impact the assessment of the family such as Child Protection Team meetings or referrals to service providers.

The "brain" will also meet with the CPI, CPI Supervisor, and, as required by policy, the Operations Program Administrator to elevate concerns based on record reviews or additional information received. The "brain" is co‑located with Investigative staff to support a minimum of two CPI investigative units and reports to the Family Safety Program Office to incorporate trends and observations into ongoing training and quality assurance activities.

• Observe and document investigator casework activities, including protective investigations, assessment of service needs, and referrals to service providers.
• Review casework, assessments, and safety plans with investigators, and provide consultation and direction to ensure appropriateness, clarity, quality, thoroughness, and proper documentation.
• Assist CPIs in determining and facilitating appropriate service referrals and supports during the investigative process.
• Provide real‑time support and guidance by reviewing documents and assessments for the file during investigative activities.
• Coach and assist CPIs with documenting aspects of investigations, updating the appropriate information systems.
• Collaborate with CPI staff to evaluate and analyze information in order to support decision making.
• Serve as a member of the leadership team responsible for developing system‑based solutions to CPI training and development issues.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in child protective investigations.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with community providers, child protection teams, children’s legal services, law enforcement, medical personnel, schools, and other resources.
• Ensure effective communication with clients who speak alternative languages, are deaf or hard of hearing, and manage service records in compliance with ADA and Section 504.
• Manage or assist in special projects, for either ongoing or one‑time assignments.

• Observe and document investigator casework activities in providing protective investigations, assessment of service needs and referrals to service providers.
• Review casework, assessments, and safety plans with investigators, and provide consultation and direction to ensure appropriateness, clarity, quality, thoroughness, and proper documentation.
• Assist CPIs in determining and facilitating appropriate service referrals and supports during the investigative process.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in child protective investigations.
• Manage or assist in special projects, for either ongoing or one‑time assignments.

• A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Child Protective Investigator.
• Must be trained and practicing Florida’s Safety Practice method.
• Current/Active Child Welfare Certification credentials from the Florida Certification Board.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess an 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.

• Excellent critical thinking skills.
• Highly competent with data collection and analytics.
• Knowledge of…