CPS Tarrant County Board Liaison Supervisor I​/II

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CPS Tarrant County Board Liaison Supervisor I/II

Job Title: CPS Tarrant Board Liaison Supervisor II

Agency: Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)

Location: Fort Worth, Texas – 2700 BEN AVE

Posting Number: 17457

Closing Date: 06/12/2026

• Supervise the Rainbow Room coordinator, the Tarrant County Community coordinator, and clerical staff.
• Oversee unit operations in accordance with the CPS Handbook, Title III of the Texas Family Code, and Minimum Standards of child placing agencies.
• Coordinate with the Tarrant County Child Welfare Board, Commissioners court, County partners, and community stakeholders.
• Prepare and coordinate the annual CPS budget for Tarrant County and monthly budget reports for the Child Welfare Board.
• Prepare quarterly reconciliation reports on reimbursable foster child expenses and special services.
• Coordinate monthly Child Welfare reports and prepare meeting reports.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with CPS staff, county staff, the Child Welfare board, service providers, and the general public, providing insights to policy and budget procedures.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing diverse stakeholder needs.
• Plan and manage unit operations to achieve project goals and objectives, including monthly conferences and annual performance evaluations.
• Approve staff travel, leave, and tie.
• Select, manage, and develop staff through field visits, performance data review, conferences, training, and performance appraisal.
• Interpret program policy and procedures for unit staff, other agency staff, and the Child Welfare Board.
• Manage the county budget and accounts.
• Perform other duties as assigned to maintain unit operations.
• Promote and ensure respect for cultural diversity.
• Attend work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy.

• Knowledge of agency policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and use various software packages.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least eighteen months of full‑time experience in Child Protective Services or child placement services in a public social services agency, OR currently employed as a CPS Supervisor I in DFPS, OR previously employed as a CPS Supervisor I in DFPS.
• For CPS Supervisor II:
  Completion of Phase I Child Protective Services Specialist Certification and completion of the CPS Supervisor Certification, OR currently employed as a CPS Supervisor II in DFPS, OR currently employed in a DFPS management position above Supervisor I, OR prior experience as a CPS Supervisor in DFPS, OR previously employed as a CPS Supervisor II.

• 100% paid health insurance for the employee and 50% paid for eligible family members.
• Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save with 401(k) and 457 plans.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Optional dental, vision, and life insurance at rates below most private plans.
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
• Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

As a state agency, DFPS is required by Texas law to provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants required to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure must comply with related training and policies. All electronic information resources must meet accessibility standards in accordance with WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508.