CPS Conservatorship Worker

Job Overview

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 and thriving. We do this through investigations, services, and referrals.

In addition to a competitive salary, full‑time employees receive:

• 100% paid health insurance for you and 50% paid for eligible family members
• Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus 401(k) and 457 options
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Optional dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for additional tax savings
• Employee discounts on gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment

CPS Conservatorship Worker

CPS CVS Spec I

201 Lafferty Ave, Cameron, TX, Milam County

• Posting Number: 18234
• Closing Date: 07/22/2026
• Salary Range: $3,816.65 – $5,372.41 per month
• Pay Frequency:
  Monthly
• Shift: Day
• Travel:
  Up to 75%
• Full Time/Part Time:
  Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non‑Exempt:
  Nonexempt
• Telework:
  Not Eligible
• Travel: up to 75% of time

• Receives cases from investigators after children are removed.
• Determines each child’s needs and ensures appropriate referrals for testing, evaluations, and services.
• Works with children, families, and communities to plan for permanency.
• Identifies potential permanency resources and conducts home studies of kinship providers.
• Conducts meetings with parents to assess risk and safety, and refers parents to services.
• Engages with children, family friends, foster homes, and kinship caregivers in public and private settings.
• Collaborates with the Placement Team for placements.
• Participates in meetings, conferences, and court hearings; prepares reports and testifies.
• Informs all parties of significant events and maintains detailed case records.
• Works with the department's attorney on contested hearings.
• Supports kinship and foster caregivers, including on‑call duties as needed.
• Transitions children back to homes during reunification and supervises adoptive placements.
• Manages time efficiently to complete key tasks.
• Maintains effective relationships with CPS staff, law enforcement, judicial officials, and community resources.
• Performs additional duties as required to maintain unit operations.
• Promotes cultural diversity and respects all coworkers, clients, and contacts.
• Attends work regularly per agency leave policy.

• Knowledge of child development and family dynamics.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Establishing and maintaining working relationships.
• Problem‑solving techniques.
• Computer operation.
• Ability to travel and attend appointments after 5 pm.
• Availability for rotating on‑call duty and irregular hours.
• Ability to work in emotionally demanding environments, including home visits in high‑risk areas.

Initial Screenings vary by level:

• Worker I:
  Accredited Bachelor's degree OR Associate’s degree + 2 years relevant experience OR 60 college credits + 2 years experience OR 90 college credits + 1 year experience.
• Worker II:
  Same options; plus previous certification or current employment as a CPS Specialist II/III with relevant certification.
• Worker III:
  Same options; plus certification or current employment as CPS Specialist III.
• Worker IV:
  Same options; plus 24 months experience as Specialist III and senior certification or current employment as Specialist IV.

• Degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Human Development and Family Studies, Education, or Public Health.
• Professional or volunteer experience with child protection, foster care, juvenile justice, mental health, or substance abuse services.
• Familiarity with trauma‑informed care or experience conducting interviews and assessments with children and families.

• Valid Texas driver’s license and reliable vehicle; proof of driving record, insurance, and license required.
• Same- or related-occupation vehicle: daily driving for visits and attendances after hours.
• Physical demands: occasional lifting up to 20 pounds, frequent lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Visual requirements:…