Field Investigator Trainee - Protecting Children & Families

Department Of Family And Protective Services; Midland (TX); Sur place; USD 43 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

100% paid health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation, holidays, and sickLeave

Optional dental, vision, and life-ins

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Résumé du poste

Department of Family and Protective Services in Texas seeks a CPI Alternative Response Worker Trainee to conduct mobile, field-based investigations in diverse environments. You will interview families, assess risk, coordinate with schools and law enforcement, and document findings to safeguard children.

The role requires flexibility, strong judgment, and the ability to work under pressure. Travel up to 60% and possible shift variation are part of the job, with comprehensive state employment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in social services or related field as specified in the posting.
• Relevant work experience in social, human, or protective services.
• Ability to communicate effectively and manage multiple tasks.

Responsabilités

• Determine causes and factors of abuse/neglect by gathering information.
• Collaborate with families to reduce immediate threat to child safety.
• Enter data and narratives into the required system within deadlines.
• Develop and maintain relationships with families, CPS staff, law enforcement, and courts.
• Attend trainings, meetings, and perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Knowledge of child development

Knowledge of family dynamics

Knowledge of community resources

Knowledge of extensive engagement

Knowledge of Child Protective Services

Skill in relationships

Skill in communication

Ability to operate a computer

Ability to multitask

Ability to collaborate with other pros

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Child & Family Studies, or Counseling

Associate’s degree + 2 years relevant work experience

60 credit hours + 2 years relevant work experience

90 credit hours + 1 year relevant work experience

Description du poste

Department of Family and Protective Services in Texas seeks a CPI Alternative Response Worker Trainee to conduct mobile, field-based investigations in diverse environments. You will interview families, assess risk, coordinate with schools and law enforcement, and document findings to safeguard children.

The role requires flexibility, strong judgment, and the ability to work under pressure. Travel up to 60% and possible shift variation are part of the job, with comprehensive state employment