CPI Field Investigator Trainee | Protective Services

Department Of Family And Protective Services; Vernon (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation/holidays

Dental, vision, and life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Department Of Family And Protective Services in Vernon, TX, seeks a CPI Investigation Worker Trainee for field-based investigations with families and children. The role emphasizes on-site visits across homes, schools, hospitals and community locations rather than traditional office work.

Travel is a significant component; the job requires flexibility, fast decision-making, and thorough documentation under pressure. Benefits accompany the competitive state employment package.

Qualifications

• Preferred Criteria: Degree in Social Work, Human Services (Psychology, Sociology, Child & Family Studies, or Counseling)
• Preferred Criteria: Prior work experience in human services, social work, mental health, legal, or criminal justice such as parole/probation or related fields
• Preferred Criteria: Typing and writing proficiency or writing-related experience/education

Responsibilities

• Responds quickly in crisis situations involving children who may be in an abusive or neglectful situation.
• Conducts forensic investigations of reports of abuse/neglect to determine if abuse or neglect occurred and assesses current or future risk of harm.
• Observes children for signs of harm and assess whether it results from abuse or neglect.
• Interviews people in the case such as parents, caregivers, reporters, family members and others familiar with the family situation.
• Documents all relevant information and completes forms accurately and in a timely manner.
• Gathers family and kinship information to support the child in a placement if DFPS custody is needed.

Job description

Department Of Family And Protective Services in Vernon, TX, seeks a CPI Investigation Worker Trainee for field-based investigations with families and children. The role emphasizes on-site visits across homes, schools, hospitals and community locations rather than traditional office work.

Travel is a significant component; the job requires flexibility, fast decision-making, and thorough documentation under pressure. Benefits accompany the competitive state employment package.