Investigator 1/ Dependency Court/ Monterey Park , CA - (Monterey Park, CA)

JOB SUMMARY FOR INVESTIGATOR I An Investigator I works primarily with children up to four years of age, but may also include caseloads with children over four years of age. Duties include, and are not limited to: • Visit with clients, caretakers and others in order to assist the attorney with establishing and maintaining an adequate and professional relationship with their client(s) by providing the attorney with details about particular problems or complex issues • Interview caretakers and children, to the extent possible, in order to observe and document the children's current living situation • During client contact, the investigator may note any services that have not been implemented, that may need to be implemented, or any other issues for attorney review • Evaluate and recommend the need for further or different services that the attorney will communicate to the court • Identify services in the community and make referrals as needed • When needed, assist attorneys with client inter