CPS Investigations Case Worker

This protective services case worker position will investigate child abuse and neglect referrals, assess the risk and safety of the child and take appropriate action, including referring parents and caregivers to safety related services, safety planning with families, preparing cases for transfer to CPS Permanency Planning, and testifying in court.

• Initiate CPS investigations in accordance to assigned priority, assessing the safety of and risk to children of the family who are the subject of a CPS referral; on a rotating basis, provide after-hours response to CPS emergencies. (35%);
• Conduct CPS investigations by completing the safety assessment tool, conducting interviews of involved parties, notifying family of investigation decision, disposition and rights to an administrative review. (35%);
• Provide quality practice in the completion of CPS investigations and continuous protective services in accordance with the Protective Services Division policies and procedures. (20%);
• Complete required documentation on assigned cases into FACTS system. (10%).