Program Specialist V- APS Subject Matter Expert

Posting 20279
-Posted
- Dept of Family & Protectve Svc

- Region 11 APS In-Home Dir Del

- Protective Services

- Not Eligible for Telework
- Other Locations (14) -b. $3000 - $4999 per month

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, so they thrive. We do this through investigations, services, and referrals.

When you join the State of Texas, your monthly paycheck is just one part of your real income. Our benefits provide extra value that many private employers simply don’t match—often adding hundreds of dollars each month to what you take home or save.

Here’s what you get as a full-time employee:

• 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members—saving you hundreds every month in out-of-pocket medical costs
• Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave so you can recharge and take care of life outside work (that’s time off you’re actually paid for)
• Optional dental, vision, and life insurance —at rates much lower than most private plans
• Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
• Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment

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  Program Specialist V- APS Subject Matter Expert
• Job Title: Program Specialist V
• Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc
• Department: Region 11 APS In-Home Dir Del
• Posting Number: 20279
• Closing Date: 09/02/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Protective Services
• Salary Range: $4,523.16-$7,253.83
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-21
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift:None
• Telework:Not Eligible for Telework
• Travel:Up to 40%
• Regular/Temporary:Regular
• Full Time/Part Time:Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Nonexempt
• Facility
  
  Location:
  
  
• Job Location City:BROWNSVILLE
• Job Location Address:1000 W PRICE RD
• Other Locations:Alice;
  Aransas Pass;
  Beeville;
  Corpus Christi;
  Edinburg;
  Harlingen;
  Kingsville;
  Laredo;
  Mcallen;
  Raymondville;
  Rio Grande City;
  Robstown;
  Sinton;
  Weslaco
• MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS

Reviews and performs advanced consultative services and investigative work in self-neglect, hoarding, high risk of recidivism, complex service delivery needs, and medically complex cases. Coordinates review teams for repeat cases, and liaisons with medical partners for assessments on medical and mental health issues. Serves as the regional expert on voluntary and involuntary intervention, coordinating directly with workers and supervisors regarding policy, best practice and legal options.

Coordinates actively with local government and court officials in order to protect the health and safety of the individuals being served. Work involves overseeing, consulting, and conducting investigations; appropriately handling sensitive or confidential information; and training others. Provides consultation and expert advice to Adult Protective Services staff, other governmental agencies, community organizations, and the general public. Interacts routinely with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services staff including, District Directors, program administrators, and supervisors.

Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude using both initiative and independent judgment in reporting to the Program Administrator.

Serves as a regional subject matter expert and provides technical assistance, training, written guidelines, and interpretation of SHIELD practice model and APS policies and procedures to both agency staff and external stakeholders.

Serves as regional experts on voluntary and involuntary intervention coordinating directly with workers and supervisors regarding policy, best practice and legal options and accompanying workers for on-site investigations. Conducts investigations as directed.

Provides review and consultation on severe cases and cases with a high risk of recidivism.

Provides consultation…