CPS Conservatorship Specialist - Field Investigator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance for you and family

Retirement plans with 401(k)/457

Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave

Dental, vision, life insurance options

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is hiring Conservatorship Workers in Harlingen, TX. This full-time role requires managing CPS conservatorship cases, conducting home visits, coordinating with families and legal parties, and ensuring the child’s safety and well-being.

Applicants should have a related degree with experience or sufficient college credits. The job involves significant travel (up to 60%), is on-site, and includes extensive benefits and state employee protections.

Qualifications

• KSAs cover child welfare knowledge, family dynamics, and communication.
• Ability to travel to homes and offices within the region, including after hours.
• Rigid safety and confidentiality standards for sensitive cases.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Conservator for children removed from home.
• Coordinate with families, legal parties, and service providers.
• Perform home visits and case management in CPS conservatorship.
• Maintain documentation and travel logs.
• Possible on-call shifts and irregular hours.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Knowledge of family dynamics

Verbal and written communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Computer skills

Travel to visits

On-call availability

Comfort with challenging environments

Education

Bachelor or higher in social work or related field

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years experience OR 60 college credits + 2 years OR 90 credits + 1 year

Tools

None

Job description

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is hiring Conservatorship Workers in Harlingen, TX. This full-time role requires managing CPS conservatorship cases, conducting home visits, coordinating with families and legal parties, and ensuring the child’s safety and well-being.

Applicants should have a related degree with experience or sufficient college credits. The job involves significant travel (up to 60%), is on-site, and includes extensive benefits and state employee protections.