CPS Conservatorship Field Specialist

Department-of-Family-and-Protective-Services; Crosby (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid health insurance

Retirement plans with state service

Paid vacation and holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) seeks a Conservatorship Worker to manage cases after children are removed, ensuring safety and permanency planning. This role involves coordinating with families, courts, and care providers, with potential for higher pay at Master’s degree levels.

Mobile work and significant travel are common, including after-hours contacts. New hires may qualify for career development through the DFPS Certification Program, advancing skills in child

Qualifications

• Initial Screening Criteria for Conservatorship Worker I–IV with varied education/experience levels.
• Experience in social, human, or protective services preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and family dynamics beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Receives cases after children are removed and placed in CPS conservatorship.
• Determines child needs and referrals for testing, evaluations, or further assessments.
• Works with children and families to plan for permanency and safety.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Family dynamics knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Travel to visits (evenings)

On-call / irregular hours

Working under emotionally charged env.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work / Criminal Justice / Psychology / related field

Associate's degree + 2 years relevant experience OR 60 credit hours + 2 years OR 90 credit hours + 1 year

Job description

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) seeks a Conservatorship Worker to manage cases after children are removed, ensuring safety and permanency planning. This role involves coordinating with families, courts, and care providers, with potential for higher pay at Master’s degree levels.

Mobile work and significant travel are common, including after-hours contacts. New hires may qualify for career development through the DFPS Certification Program, advancing skills in child