Child protective investigator vs child welfare specialist

Differences between child protective investigator and child welfare specialist duties and responsibilities

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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Child welfare specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage TANF program, in turn this help clients develop skills to enter the workforce.
• Provide comprehensive case management to DCFS clients and their families to achieve case goals as outlined in the client service plan.
• Manage a caseload TANF clients, assess clients eligibility to receive benefits, assist with placement of clients in various programs.
• Complete behavior, mood and communication sections assign to social services on the MDS.
• Advocate for the rights of incapacitate adults who are the alleged victims in APS referrals.
• Assist clients in resolving conflicts with DHS workers or service providers while maintaining professionalism in an emotionally charge climate.
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