Mobile CPS Family Safety Services Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid health insurance

Retirement plans with lifetime monthly

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) seeks a Protective Services Worker in Houston to support families, conduct home visits, assess safety, and coordinate community resources. This role emphasizes crisis response, collaboration with law enforcement and courts, and travel across assignments to protect children.

The position requires a degree in social services or related fields, strong communication, and willingness to travel up to 60% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field or two years of relevant work experience.
• Two откры? -- (Requirement phrasing reflects job posting)

Responsibilities

• Responds quickly in crisis situations.
• Provides time-limited in-home services to meet family needs and reduce risk.
• Assesses child safety and takes actions to protect the child when needed.
• Engages with caregivers to address family dynamics and safety.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Family dynamics knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Travel ability

On-call / irregular hours

PC operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Human Development and Family Studies, Education, or Public Health

Associate degree + 2 years relevant experience

Job description

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) seeks a Protective Services Worker in Houston to support families, conduct home visits, assess safety, and coordinate community resources. This role emphasizes crisis response, collaboration with law enforcement and courts, and travel across assignments to protect children.

The position requires a degree in social services or related fields, strong communication, and willingness to travel up to 60% of the time.