CPS Conservatorship Supervisor I​/II

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 each 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 gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment

• Job Title: CPS CVS Supervisor I
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  CPS Conservatorship Supervisor I/II
• Agency: Dept of Family & Protective Services
• Department: Region 7 CPS Dir Del - CVS
• Salary Range: $4,801.16 – $7,761.50 per month (Monthly)
• Shift: Day
• Travel: Up to 35%
• Employment Type: Full time;
  Exempt

The position supervises a unit of caseworkers and clerical staff responsible for providing child protective services. The supervisor oversees the unit in accordance with the Child Protective Services Handbook, Title III of the Texas Family Code, and Minimum Standards of child placing agencies. The role involves daily assessment and decision‑making regarding child safety and permanency, requires initiative, and includes regular interaction with clients, judges, attorneys, children, school personnel, and the community.

• Plan and manage unit operations to achieve project goals and objectives for services delivery by monitoring caseloads, consulting with staff on case issues, approving leave, and holding unit meetings.
• Select, manage, and develop staff through field visits, performance data review, conferences, training, and performance appraisal.
• Interpret program policy and procedures for unit staff, other agency staff, parents, children, youth, caregivers, the courts, CASA, and the general public.
• Evaluate unit performance through case readings, computer reports, and observation of unit operations to ensure compliance with policy, procedure, and service control requirements.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships between Child Protective Services staff, Child Welfare boards, the general public, legal, medical, educational, and community resources.
• Make casework decisions regarding the removal and placement of children and work with county and district attorneys on legal measures to initiate Child Protective Services cases.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations.
• Attend work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy.

• Conservatorship knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge of child development and family dynamics.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in problem solving techniques.
• Ability to operate a personal computer.
• Ability to travel and attend child and family visits and related appointments after 5 pm.
• Ability to be on call on a rotating basis and work irregular hours.
• Ability to work in an emotion‑filled environment.

None required.

• For CPS Supervisor I:
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution plus 3 years full‑time CPS or child placement experience;
  • or 60 accredited college credit hours plus 4 years CPI/CPS casework experience;or 90 accredited college credit hours plus 3½ years CPI/CPS casework experience;or…