CPI Alternative Response Worker Trainee

Career Opportunities: CPI Alternative Response Worker Trainee (18245)

Posting
- Posted 06/22/2026 - Dept of Family & Protectve Svc - CPS Investigations Region 5 - 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.

• 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 5
• Posting Number: 18245
• Closing Date: 07/22/2026
• 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
• Job Location City: NACOGDOCHES
• Job Location Address: 2027 N STALLINGS

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.

To explore more of what Child Protective Investigations Specialist do, .

For a realistic job preview of this position and to learn more DFPS, please . 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.

• Determines the causes/factors of abuse/neglect to children to assess current or future risk to children by gathering information from parents, family members, and others; interviewing and examining children; assessing home environment; and gathering…