Job Summary: The Child Welfare Investigative Specialist primarily investigates criminal conduct reports with allegations of felony child abuse and/or neglect, which may have resulted in serious injury, or death of a child. This position conducts home visits, and documents interviews, testifies in court, assists and trains staff in the navigation of a variety of registries and inter-agency databases. Under supervision, with latitude for independent action and decision-making, the Child Welfare Investigative Specialist is assigned to an OCWI unit. The Child Welfare Investigative Specialist adheres to county specific joint investigation protocol throughout the investigation. Job Duties: \xc2\xb7 Assesses, responds to and investigates criminal conduct reports, in conjunction with internal and external stakeholders, generated by the Child Abuse Hotline \xc2\xb7 Conducts interviews, collects documents and records interactions in the Statewide Automated - Child Welfare Information Systems \xc2\xb7 Testifies in court regarding child welfare investigations \xc2\xb7 Assists on cases involving allegations of child abuse resulting in serious injury or death; provides assistance related to strategies and techniques used when performing sensitive investigations of child abuse and neglect \xc2\xb7 Attends a variety of meetings to include high profile staffing \xc2\xb7 Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment Knowledge, Skill, Abilities Knowledge of: \xc2\xb7 Arizona Law related to Special Victims, Forensics, Homicide, Domestic Violence, Missing Persons or a closely related law enforcement unit \xc2\xb7 Multi-disciplinary approach, including Child and Family Advocacy Centers \xc2\xb7 Child Welfare practices \xc2\xb7 Policy pertaining to abuse and neglect of children \xc2\xb7 Conducting high profile, complex and sensitive investigations Skill in: \xc2\xb7 Working with public relations \xc2\xb7 Conducting interviews with children and family members \xc2\xb7 Training investigative techniques and approaching families and children \xc2\xb7 Identifying criminal or neglect and abuse in an investigations \xc2\xb7 Strong verbal and written communication \xc2\xb7 Preparing reports \xc2\xb7 Working with diverse groups and individuals Ability to: \xc2\xb7 Conduct a high profile, complex and sensitive investigations \xc2\xb7 Identify and analyze highly confidential situations and resolve \xc2\xb7 Testify in court \xc2\xb7 Document investigations \xc2\xb7 Recognize issues/concerns at the inception of and take appropriate action \xc2\xb7 Share and enhance the understanding of investigative techniques \xc2\xb7 Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution \xc2\xb7 Travel In-State Requirements: \xc2\xb7 2 years Criminal Law enforcement/Detective/Investigative experience specializing in crimes against children and sex crime investigations (Detention and/or Correction Officers do NOT meet the qualifications for this position); OR \xc2\xb7 18 months of experience as a DCS Specialist with AZ Department of Child Safety OR any Child Safety State Agency Pre-Employment Requirements: Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing an extensive background investigation through State and Federal agencies. In-State travel is required. Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver\'s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver\'s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207 .12.). Employees may be required to use their own transportation as well as maintaining valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration; however, mileage may be reimbursed. The ability to secure and maintain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card; and the ability to secure and maintain clearance from the DCS Central Registry. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $29.08 per hour Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Child Safety STATE Agency: 2 years (Preferred)
• CRIMINAL Law Enforcement/Detective/Investigative: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

• Health insurance