Child Protective Services Investigator Resume Examples

Dedicated professional CPS Investigator is focused on the best interests of children as well as correcting family issues aimed at appropriate reunification strategies.Professional understands family dynamics and the negative impacts of neglect and physical and emotional abuse on child development.Has nine years of experience conducting investigations.

• Experienced with conducting investigations following reports of abuse and/or neglect
• Established close working relationships with law enforcement in investigations
• Makes determinations of referral for services and/or removal when warranted
• Writes reports to initiate court proceedings
• Works closely with team in dependency and neglect family court
• Understands modern focus is on family reunification
• Helps design reintegration strategies for removed children
• Designs treatment plans including classes and inpatient treatment when warranted

• Conducted hundreds of abuse and neglect investigations upon reports by law enforcement or anonymous reports.
• Performed unannounced home visits interviewed children and made careful observations.
• Identified and noted when reports appeared false.
• If identifiable person made false claims referred that person to law enforcement for possible prosecution.
• Made law enforcement reports when prosecution for abuse was warranted.
• Investigated family placement options to ensure their safety.
• Wrote reports and filed findings with the court system in dependency and neglect actions.
• Helped parents access economic food utility treatment and parenting education resources.