Mobile CPS Conservatorship Caseworker

Texas A&M International; Kingsville (TX); In loco; USD 43.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Dental/vision/life insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services seeks Conservatorship Workers to support children in CPS care, conducting casework, risk assessments, and permanency planning. You will collaborate with families, foster caregivers, and legal parties to secure safe, stable homes.

New hires with a Master's in Social Work may be eligible for higher starting salaries. The role requires mobility, field visits, and extensive travel.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required or equivalent.
• Experience in child protective services or related protective services preferred.
• Ability to travel within and outside the region up to 60% of time.

Mansioni

• Receives cases after children are removed and placed in CPS conservatorship.
• Assess child needs and coordinate referrals for testing, evaluations, and records.
• Work with families and kinship networks to plan permanency.
• Attend court hearings and prepare reports as required.
• Maintain regular communication with parents, caregivers, and attorneys.

Conoscenze

Knowledge of child development

Knowledge of family dynamics

Verbal and written communication

Ability to travel

Case management

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

MSW or advanced degree preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services seeks Conservatorship Workers to support children in CPS care, conducting casework, risk assessments, and permanency planning. You will collaborate with families, foster caregivers, and legal parties to secure safe, stable homes.

New hires with a Master's in Social Work may be eligible for higher starting salaries. The role requires mobility, field visits, and extensive travel.