CPS Adoption Preparation Worker
Listed on 2026-08-20
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Child Development/Support
Posting 19753
-Posted
08/05/2026
- Dept of Family & Protectve Svc
- Region 9 CPS Dir Del - CVS
- Protective Services
- Not Eligible for Telework
- Other Locations (1) -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:
CPS Adoption Preparation Worker
Job Title:CPS CVS Spec I
Agency:Dept of Family & Protectve Svc
Department:Region 9 CPS Dir Del - CVS
Posting Number:19753
Closing Date:09/04/2026
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 85%
Regular/Temporary:Regular
Full Time/Part Time:Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Nonexempt
Facility
Location:
Job Location City:ODESSA
Job Location Address:2525 N GRANDVIEW AVE STE 100
Other Locations:Midland
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Brief
Job Description:
The position works under the supervision of a CVS supervisor and provides permanent planning and placement services to abused or neglected children. The position recruits, trains, studies, licenses, and develops foster and adoptive homes for the Child Protective Services program. The position supports families and children in dealing with separation and attachment issues in preparation for permanent placements, actively seeks placement options for specific children, and recommends placements.
The position participates in abuse and neglect investigations related to foster/adoptive families as assigned. The position may assist the Texas Adoption Resource Exchange Coordinator by gathering and reviewing information pertaining to children available for adoption, preparing information listed on the Department of Family and Protective Services internet website for Texas Adoption Resource Exchange, fielding calls, screening families inquiring about adoption and forwarding information to caseworkers assigned to recruit for the child.
The position interacts routinely with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services staff, children, foster/adoptive parents, child placement agencies, lawyers, court personnel, therapist and other state agencies.
Newly hired employees holding a master’s degree in Social Worker may qualify for an increase at the point of hire.
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 growt h and innovation, and equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to deepen their expertise in their respective role.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs):
- Recruits, identifies and matches children with prospective…
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