Field Protective Services Investigator Trainee

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation and holidays

Dental, vision & life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Department of Family and Protective Services in Texas is seeking a CPI Alternative Response Worker Trainee in Austin for a full-time, on-site role. Travel up to 75% and a day shift characterize this position.

The role involves protective services work, investigations, and alternative response for families; you will document in agency systems and collaborate with local resources while growing through the DFPS Certification Program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in social/human services or related field.
• Strong communication and documentation skills within agency systems.
• Experience in protective services or social work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Determines causes/factors of abuse/neglect to assess risk by interviewing families and reviewing home environments.
• Collaborates with families to identify strengths and needed actions to reduce risks.
• Enters data into agency systems within required timeframes.
• Maintains professional relationships with community resources and law enforcement.

Skills

Child development

Family dynamics

Community resources

Engagement strategies

CPS policy & procedures

Effective communication

Computer literacy

Multitask

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

60 college credit hours

90 college credit hours

Job description

The Department of Family and Protective Services in Texas is seeking a CPI Alternative Response Worker Trainee in Austin for a full-time, on-site role. Travel up to 75% and a day shift characterize this position.

The role involves protective services work, investigations, and alternative response for families; you will document in agency systems and collaborate with local resources while growing through the DFPS Certification Program.