CPI Alternative Response Trainee — Protective Services

Department-of-Family-and-Protective-Services; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid health insurance

Retirement plans with lifetime monthly

Paid vacation and holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) in Texas is seeking a CPI Alternative Response Worker Trainee to perform advanced social work activities in protective services. The role involves investigations, intake, and alternative response in CPS region 7, with travel up to 85% and no telework.

The position emphasizes collaboration with families and community resources to ensure child safety. This full-time role offers state benefits, on-going training, and a path to career

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required by eligibility criteria.
• Ability to travel up to 60%–85% of the time depending on case load.
• Experience in social, human, or protective services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determines causes/factors of abuse to assess risk to children by collecting information from families and others.
• Collaborates with families to determine strengths, needs and actions to reduce immediate risk.
• Documents interactions and findings in agency systems within required time frames.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) in Texas is seeking a CPI Alternative Response Worker Trainee to perform advanced social work activities in protective services. The role involves investigations, intake, and alternative response in CPS region 7, with travel up to 85% and no telework.

The position emphasizes collaboration with families and community resources to ensure child safety. This full-time role offers state benefits, on-going training, and a path to career