CPI Alternative Response Worker Trainee
Listed on 2026-06-15
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Social Work
Child Development/Support, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Community Health
Career Opportunities: CPI Alternative Response Worker Trainee (17945)
Posting 17945
-Posted
- Dept of Family & Protectve Svc
- CPS Investigations Region 3W
- Protective Services
- Rio Grande State Center
- Not Eligible for Telework
-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.
What You Get Beyond Your Paycheck
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
Functional
Title:
CPI Alternative Response Worker Trainee
Job Title:
CPI Alt Response Spec Trainee
Agency:Dept of Family & Protectve Svc
Department:CPS Investigations Region 3W
Posting Number:17945
Closing Date:06/26/2026
Posting Audience:Internal and External
Occupational Category:Protective Services
Salary Range:$3,816.65-$5,372.41
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group:TEXAS-B-17
Shift:Day
Additional Shift:None
Telework:Not Eligible for Telework
Travel:Up to 75%
Regular/Temporary:Regular
Full Time/Part Time:Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Nonexempt
Facility
Location:
Rio Grande State Center
Job Location City:GRANBURY
Job Location Address:2175 RUTH SMITH DR
Other Locations:None
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Brief
Job Description:
Child Protective Investigations (CPI) investigate claims of child abuse and neglect. They have the difficult task of figuring out what happened and predicting what will happen in the future. CPI receives and investigates reports of abuse and neglect 24 hours per day, every day of the year.
The position, under the direction of a child placement supervisor, performs advanced social work related to protective services, intake, child abuse or neglect, assessment, Alternative Response, foster care and adoptions. Work involves making determinations of appropriate actions necessary to resolve family emotional and/or physical stress situations which cause child abuse or neglect. The position interacts routinely with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services staff, clients, representatives from various organizations, community resources, and the general public.
Newly hired employees holding a Master's Degree in Social Worker may qualify for an increase at the point of hire.
HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
To explore more of what Child Protective Investigations Specialist do, clickhere .
For a realistic job preview of this position and to learn more DFPS, please clickhere . You will also have access to a self-assessment that will help you determine if this type of work is something that is a good fit for you.
DFPS is committed to its employees' professional development and ongoing success and offers the DFPS Certification Program to enhance skills and advance careers within our organization. The program is tailored specifically for DFPS employees, provides the opportunity to earn additional compensation through a supportive learning environment that fosters growth and innovation, and equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to deepen their expertise in their respective role.
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