Protective Services: Alternative Response Trainee

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

Job summary

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is seeking a CPI Alternative Response Worker Trainee in Bastrop, TX. The role supports protective services and foster/adoptions with a mobile unit, requiring significant travel and field-based work.

Qualified candidates may hold a Bachelor's or Master’s in Social Work, with state salary range listed between $3,816.65 and $5,372.41 monthly. DFPS offers comprehensive benefits and a structured certification program to advance careers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in social work, psychology, sociology, or a related field.
• Two years of relevant work experience or 60 credit hours plus two years of experience, or 90 credit hours plus one year of experience.
• Strong knowledge of child protective services policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Determines causes/factors of abuse/neglect to assess current or future risk to children.
• Collaborates with families to determine actions to remove immediate threats.
• Maintains documentation in agency systems within required time frames.
• Develops and maintains relationships with families, CPS staff, and community resources.
• Attends trainings/meetings and performs other duties to support unit operations.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Family dynamics knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is seeking a CPI Alternative Response Worker Trainee in Bastrop, TX. The role supports protective services and foster/adoptions with a mobile unit, requiring significant travel and field-based work.

Qualified candidates may hold a Bachelor's or Master’s in Social Work, with state salary range listed between $3,816.65 and $5,372.41 monthly. DFPS offers comprehensive benefits and a structured certification program to advance careers.