CPS PAL Specialist - IV

Posting 22167
-Posted
10/06/2026

- Dept of Family & Protectve Svc

- Region 6A CPS Dir Del - PAL

- Protective Services

- 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.

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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  CPS PAL Specialist I- IV
• Job Title: CPS PAL Spec IV
• Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc
• Department: Region 6A CPS Dir Del - PAL
• Posting Number: 22167
• Closing Date: 10/20/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Protective Services
• Salary Range: $4,263.16-$6,779.25
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-20
• 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:
  
  
• Job Location City: HOUSTON
• Job Location Address: 9111 EASTEX FWY STE 302
• Other Locations: None
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The position serves as the Preparation for Adult Living coordinator and is responsible for providing coordination between program staff and contractors; identifying and developing resources for Preparation for Adult Living youth; providing follow-up services to emancipated youth; providing consultation/education to staff, caregivers and community groups and for monitoring Preparation for Adult Living contract service delivery and coordinating contract management staff. The position interacts routinely with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services staff, representatives from various organizations, and the general public.

• Provides coordination for Preparation for Adult Living program implementation. Provides follow-up services to emancipated youth.
• Ensures children in care are receiving counseling and guidance in preparation for independent living/emancipation while they are still in care.
• Coordinates and assists in planning statewide and regional teen conferences as well as Peaks.
• Monitors Preparation for Adult Living contract service delivery and coordinates contract needs with contract management staff.
• Maintains sufficient case documentation including forms and narratives to provide a complete and accurate written record in assigned Preparation for Adult Living only cases for each youth receiving Preparation for Adult Living services.
• Provides Preparation for Adult Living program consultation/education to staff, caregivers and community groups.
• Develops and maintains communication and…