Jose E. Perez
Paramus
Summary
Experienced investigator with 10+ years in investigations, case management, and interagency collaboration. Seeking to transition into a new field of investigations, leveraging expertise in evidence collection, legal documentation, and analytical reporting to support organizational success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Investigator 2 Child Protection
New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Institutional Abuse Investigation Unit
Trenton, NJ
09.2022 - Current
- Lead advanced investigations into complex, high‑risk institutional child abuse and neglect allegations involving licensed professionals, contracted providers, and state‑regulated facilities, often with multiple victims, perpetrators, and jurisdictions.
- Direct multi‑agency investigative efforts with law enforcement, prosecutors, medical experts, and regulatory bodies, ensuring coordination of parallel criminal, administrative, and licensing actions while maintaining confidentiality and evidentiary integrity.
- Apply heightened forensic, legal, and policy analysis to evaluate conflicting testimony and multifaceted evidence, make defensible findings under N.J.A.C. 3A:10, and identify systemic safety, compliance, or practice concerns.
- Prepare and present detailed investigative reports, legal documentation, and expert‑level testimony for administrative hearings and court proceedings in high‑profile or precedent‑setting cases.
- Provide consultation and informal mentoring to Investigators 1 on complex case strategy, evidence development, and documentation standards to promote consistency and quality across unit investigations.
- Contribute to post‑investigation debriefs and policy feedback loops to strengthen institutional safeguards, improve investigative protocols, and inform statewide training on institutional abuse investigations.
Investigator 1– Child Protection
New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Institutional Abuse Investigation Unit
Trenton, NJ
01.2018 - 09.2022
- Directed comprehensive investigations into institutional child abuse and neglect cases involving licensed employees, professionals, and out-of-home caretakers.
- Collaborate with law enforcement and partner agencies on joint investigations, ensuring confidentiality.
- Collect, preserve, and analyze evidence to identify violations of law and policy.
- Draft legal documents and deliver comprehensive reports with findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Delivered presentations to improve understanding of child welfare practices.
Family Service Specialist II / Investigative Worker
New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Division of Child Protection and Permanency
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Investigated allegations of child abuse/neglect in home-based settings.
- Partnered with law enforcement, schools, and service providers to ensure child safety.
- Facilitated Family Team Meetings and referred families to supportive services.
- Prepared legal documents and detailed case reports for court proceedings.
Social Worker / Field Supervisor
Home Care Options
Paterson, NJ
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Designed, implemented, and monitored individualized care plans for clients in community settings, ensuring continuity of support outside direct medical supervision.
- Supervised, coached, and performance-evaluated home health aides during field visits to maintain quality of care, compliance, and client satisfaction.
- Coordinated agency grant initiatives and collaborated on child welfare case management to support at-risk children and families and meet regulatory requirements.
Education
B.A. - Sociology, Concentration in Criminal Justice
William Paterson University
01.2009
Skills Certifications
- State of New Jersey Bilingual Certification
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Investigative Reporting & Evidence Collection
- Public Speaking, training, and communication skills
- Interagency Collaboration & Confidentiality Compliance
Timeline
Investigator 2 Child Protection
New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Institutional Abuse Investigation Unit
09.2022 - Current
Investigator 1– Child Protection
New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Institutional Abuse Investigation Unit
01.2018 - 09.2022
Family Service Specialist II / Investigative Worker
New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Division of Child Protection and Permanency
01.2012 - 01.2018
Social Worker / Field Supervisor
Home Care Options
01.2011 - 01.2012
B.A. - Sociology, Concentration in Criminal Justice
William Paterson University