CPS Conservatorship Specialist – Field-Travel Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance 100%

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Dental & vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is seeking a CPS Conservatorship Worker I to manage cases where children are removed from homes and placed into CPS conservatorship. You will work with families, kin, and legal parties to secure permanency, safety, and well-being for children.

Role requires travel up to 60% of the time, often in the field, with potential progression to higher levels. A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's in Social Work may qualify for advancement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development and family dynamics
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to travel and attend visits, some after-hours

Responsibilities

• Receives cases after children are removed and placed in CPS conservatorship
• Assess child and family needs and coordinate referrals for services
• Plan for child permanency with families, kinship, and caregivers
• Conduct home studies for kinship providers and foster homes
• Attend court hearings and prepare case reports and testimony
• Maintain regular contact with parents, guardians, and legal representatives

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Knowledge of family dynamics

Effective verbal and written comms

Relationship building

Problem solving

Computer proficiency

Travel readiness

On-call availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is seeking a CPS Conservatorship Worker I to manage cases where children are removed from homes and placed into CPS conservatorship. You will work with families, kin, and legal parties to secure permanency, safety, and well-being for children.

Role requires travel up to 60% of the time, often in the field, with potential progression to higher levels. A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's in Social Work may qualify for advancement.