Casework specialist vs child protective investigator

Differences between casework specialist and child protective investigator duties and responsibilities

Casework specialist example responsibilities.

• Provide comprehensive case management to DCFS clients and their families to achieve case goals as outlined in the client service plan.
• Review applicant documentation to determine eligibility for state and federal aid programs, including Medicaid, food stamps and emergency assistance.
• Participate in transition educational meetings IEP.

Child protective investigator example responsibilities.

• Utilize locating systems, negotiate agreements, file motions and prepare subpoenas.
• Review and approve time sheets, mileage reports for CPI assign to the unit.
• Complete timely findings including determining if someone should be place on the child abuse registry.
• Investigate reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation that are report to the state abuse hotline.
• Respond to Hotline reports, conduct child safety assessments, and determine immediate risk to child.
• Review child safety assessments as submitted by CPI, and provide direction and guidance in the investigation.
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