CPS Conservatorship Worker

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Department:
Dept of Family & Protective Services
Region: 7 CPS Dir Del - CVS
Position: CPS Conservatorship Worker I – IV (any level)
Salary Range: $3,816.65–$5,372.41 per month

Location:

COPPERAS COVE, 317 CASA DR

Shift: Day
Travel:
Up to 85%

• 100% paid health insurance for you, 50% for eligible family members
• Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years, plus 401(k) and 457 options
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Optional dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee discounts on gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment

When a child is removed from their home, Texas courts appoint the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to serve as a "Conservator." A CPS Conservatorship Specialist is legally responsible for the child's welfare during conservatorship and monitors their care. They work with parents, extended family, legal parties, and community providers to secure a permanent, safe placement for the child.

• Receive cases from investigators after child removal.
• Determine each child's needs and arrange appropriate referrals for testing, evaluations, and services.
• Collaborate with children, families, and communities to plan permanency.
• Identify potential permanency resources and maintain ongoing contact with parents and other stakeholders.
• Search for kinship providers, complete home studies for potential caregivers.
• Meet with parents to assess risk, safety issues, and discuss behavior changes needed for permanent safety.
• Meet with children, parents, family friends, or foster homes in public and private settings.
• Collaborate with Placement Team (including kinship staff) for placements.
• Participate in meetings and conferences convenient for family members.
• Visit children monthly to assess safety, discuss needs, wishes, and progress.
• Attend court hearings, prepare reports, and testify on child’s needs and family progress.
• Keep all stakeholders informed about significant events.
• Work with department attorneys to prepare for contested hearings and trials.
• Support kinship caregivers and foster parents, ensuring they have necessary resources.
• Oversee reunification services and support families until case closure.
• Supervise adoptive placements until finalization or transfer to an adoption caseworker.
• Manage time effectively to complete all key tasks.
• Document case records through forms, narratives, and reports.
• Develop relationships with law enforcement, judicial officials, medical professionals, and other community resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned to maintain unit operations.
• Promote cultural diversity among coworkers, clients, and contacts.
• Attend work regularly according to leave policy.

• Knowledge of child development and family dynamics.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in operating a personal computer.
• Willingness to travel for visits and appointments after 5 pm.
• Availability for rotating on‑call duties and irregular hours.
• Ability to work in high‑risk or emotionally charged environments.

Applicants must possess a reliable motor vehicle, a valid Texas driver’s license, proof of insurance, and a clean driving record for the past five years. Frequent travel (≈60%) is required, including occasional overnight trips.

• For Level I:
  Accredited bachelor’s degree OR accredited associate’s degree + 2 years relevant experience OR 60 college credit hours + 2 years experience OR 90 college credit hours + 1 year experience.
• For Level II:
  Same education options as Level I; must be currently employed as a Child Protective Services Specialist I for 9 months AND hold a CPL certification OR be a current or former Specialist II/III in DFPS.
• For Level III:
  Same education options; must be a current or former Specialist II for 9 months AND hold Advanced CPL certification OR be a current or former Specialist III.
• For Level IV:
  Same education options; must be a current…