CPS Conservatorship Specialist – Field Caseworker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation/holidays/sick leave

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) in Texas seeks a CPS Conservatorship Worker to manage cases where children are removed from their homes. The role focuses on safeguarding the child's welfare, coordinating with families and legal parties, and ensuring timely permanency outcomes.

Master’s holders may qualify for higher entry points. Position is full-time in Bastrop, TX, with travel up to 85% and no telework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher typically required for Conservatorship Worker levels.
• Structured progression from I to IV based on education/experience.
• Ability to pass background checks and FBI fingerprinting as required.

Responsibilities

• Receive cases after removal from homes and place in CPS conservatorship.
• Plan for child permanency with family and kinship resources.
• Visit children monthly to assess safety and progress.
• Prepare court reports and testify as needed.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, medical professionals, and social services.

Skills

Child development

Family dynamics

Verbal and written communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Travel availability

On-call/irregular hours

Working in high-emotion environments

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree + 2 years experience

60 credit hours + 2 years experience

90 credit hours + 1 year experience

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

The Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) in Texas seeks a CPS Conservatorship Worker to manage cases where children are removed from their homes. The role focuses on safeguarding the child's welfare, coordinating with families and legal parties, and ensuring timely permanency outcomes.

Master’s holders may qualify for higher entry points. Position is full-time in Bastrop, TX, with travel up to 85% and no telework.