Child Protective Investigations Supervisor I/II Job Idalou Texas USA,Social Work

Location: Idalou

Career Opportunities:
Child Protective Investigations Supervisor I/II (18934)

Posting
- Posted 07/13/2026 - Dept of Family & Protectve Svc - CPS Investigations Region 1 - Protective Services
- Not Eligible for Telework - $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.

Benefits

100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members—saving you money on medical costs
Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save with 401(k) and 457 plans
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave that provides paid time off
Optional dental, vision, and life insurance at competitive rates
Flexible spending accounts for tax savings on health and dependent care
Employee discounts on gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment

Functional and Job Details

Functional

Title:

Child Protective Investigations Supervisor I/II
Job Title: CPI Investigative Supervisor I
Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc
Department: CPS Investigations Region 1
Posting Number: 18934
Closing Date: 07/27/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Protective Services
Salary Range: $4,801.16 - $7,761.50
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: None
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 25%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Facility

Location:

Job Location City: LUBBOCK
Job Location Address: 1622 10TH ST
Other Locations: None
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Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Oversees, directs, and staffs case actions related to safety, risk, and permanency daily. Ensures timely contact is made on all cases and staff are continually assessing child safety throughout the investigation by reviewing case records to ensure documentation reflects all contacts are accurately entered. Evaluates unit performance through case readings, review that safety assessments and reassessments are completed timely, and referrals to community resources or services are provided when needed.

(40%)

Implements program guidelines, performs administrative functions for staff, and conducts unit meetings. Reviews abuse/neglect intakes routed to the unit daily, provides case consultation to assess and mitigate child safety risks, ensures timely contact with families, and tracks time and leave in CAPPS. Conducts training and monthly staff meetings. (25%)

Interviews, selects, hires, manages, and develops staff. Conducts field visits, reviews performance data, holds monthly conferences, trains, and completes performance appraisals to ensure unit compliance and service quality. (20%)

Consults with unit staff and interprets program policy and procedures to agency staff, parents, children, youth, caregivers, volunteers, judges, and other stakeholders. Develops and maintains relationships to ensure coordination and effective service delivery. Represents the program at meetings and events. (10%)

Performs other duties as assigned to maintain unit operations. (5%)

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

(KSAs)

Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to the INV/AR program.
Specialized knowledge of INV/AR program and child welfare practice
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships both internally and externally
Ability to operate a personal computer and use various software packages
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports
Ability to gather, assemble, correlate and analyze facts
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
Ability to understand new information effectively and quickly
Ability to plan, direct and assign responsibilities and supervise the work of others
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
Ability to represent Child Protective Investigations effectively with key stakeholders

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria

Child Protective Services Supervisor I: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus 2 years of full-time CPS experience in a public social services agency OR 60 accredited college credit hours plus four years CPI/CPS casework experience OR 90 accredited college credit hours plus 3.5 years CPI/CPS casework experience OR Currently employed as a CIPS Supervisor I in Family and Protective Services.

Child Protective Services Supervisor II:
Completion of Phase I CPS Specialist Certification and completion of CPS Supervisor Certification OR Currently employed as a CPS…

Child Protective Investigations Supervisor I​/II

Child Protective Investigations Supervisor I/II