Conservatorship Case Manager – Child Welfare & Permanency

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of Family Protective Services in Texas is seeking Conservatorship Worker I to oversee cases where children are removed and placed in CPS conservatorship. You will collaborate with families, investigators, and legal parties to secure permanency and safe homes.

This role requires analyzing children's needs, arranging services, and participating in court hearings. A degree in social work or related field is preferred, and CBC knowledge may be beneficial as the agency evolves toward

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in social work, psychology, or related field.
• Two years of relevant work experience with specified degrees/credits.
• Experience in social, human, or protective services is relevant.

Responsibilities

• Receives cases from investigators after children are removed and placed in CPS conservatorship.
• Determines children's needs and arranges referrals for testing, evaluations, or records.
• Plans for permanency with children, families, and communities.
• Identifies kinship providers and completes home studies for kinship options.
• Meets with parents to assess risk and safety, guiding behavior changes for safety.
• Visits children monthly to assess safety and progress toward permanency.
• Attends court hearings, prepares reports, and testifies on needs and progress.
• Maintains communications with child, parents, guardians, and counsel.
• Transitions children home during reunification and supports the family.
• Supervises adoptive placements until finalization or transfer.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Knowledge of family dynamics

Effective verbal and written comms

Establishing and maintaining working

Problem solving techniques

Ability to operate a personal computer

Travel for visits after 5pm

On-call rotating hours

Work in emotion-filled environments

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree + 2 years relevant work experience

60 college credits + 2 years relevant work experience

90 college credits + 1 year relevant work experience

Job description

Texas Department of Family Protective Services in Texas is seeking Conservatorship Worker I to oversee cases where children are removed and placed in CPS conservatorship. You will collaborate with families, investigators, and legal parties to secure permanency and safe homes.

This role requires analyzing children's needs, arranging services, and participating in court hearings. A degree in social work or related field is preferred, and CBC knowledge may be beneficial as the agency evolves toward