Bilingual CPS Family Safety Social Worker (Mobile)

Department-of-Family-and-Protective-Services; Laredo (TX); Vor Ort; USD 43.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

100% paid health insurance for you

50% paid for eligible family members

Retirement plans with 401(k) and 457

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Zusammenfassung

Dept of Family & Protective Svc in Texas is seeking a CPS Family Based Safety Services Worker to assist families after investigations and help them protect children from abuse and neglect at home. Newly hired staff may qualify for higher starting pay with a master’s degree in social work.

The role includes community resources, agency services, and collaboration with families and extended networks. DFPS offers a certification program and professional development opportunities while serving

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required; social work preferred.
• Experience in social, human, or protective services advantageous.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and willingness to travel required.

Aufgaben

• Responds quickly in crisis situations.
• Provides time-limited in-home services to protect children and support families.
• Assesses child safety and takes action to protect children as needed.
• Develops and implements treatment plans with families and coordinates resources.
• Documents all relevant information and maintains case files.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge of child development

Knowledge of family dynamics

Verbal and written communication

Travel to home visits

Work irregular hours

Computer skills

Cultural competency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree + 2 years experience

60 credits + 2 years

90 credits + 1 year

Jobbeschreibung

Dept of Family & Protective Svc in Texas is seeking a CPS Family Based Safety Services Worker to assist families after investigations and help them protect children from abuse and neglect at home. Newly hired staff may qualify for higher starting pay with a master’s degree in social work.

The role includes community resources, agency services, and collaboration with families and extended networks. DFPS offers a certification program and professional development opportunities while serving