Field CPS Investigator Trainee – Alternative Response

Texas A&M International; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Dental & vision insurance

FSAs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) seeks a field-based CPI Investigator in Midland. The role involves working in homes, schools, hospitals, and community sites to assess risk and ensure child safety. Travel up to 85% is common and face-to-face contacts are essential.

Core duties include interviewing families, coordinating with schools and law enforcement, and thorough documentation while maintaining professionalism and compassion in challenging situations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; social/human services background preferred.
• Two years relevant work experience if Associate’s degree.
• 60 college credit hours plus two years relevant work experience; 90 credit hours plus one year relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Determine causes of abuse to assess current or future risk by gathering information from families and others; interview and examine children; assess home environment.
• Collaborate with families to determine strengths, needs and action to reduce immediate threat and refer to crisis interventions or services.
• Enter contact, documentation and narratives into the agency system within required time frames.
• Develop and maintain relationships with families, CPS staff, law enforcement, courts and medical professionals.
• Attend trainings/meetings; perform other duties to maintain operations.
• Promote respect for cultural diversity among families and coworkers; comply with leave policies.

Skills

Child development

Family dynamics

Community resources

Engagement strategies

CPS policy

Effective communication

Team collaboration

PC literacy

Multi-tasking

Professional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) seeks a field-based CPI Investigator in Midland. The role involves working in homes, schools, hospitals, and community sites to assess risk and ensure child safety. Travel up to 85% is common and face-to-face contacts are essential.

Core duties include interviewing families, coordinating with schools and law enforcement, and thorough documentation while maintaining professionalism and compassion in challenging situations.