Transitional Living Services Division Administrator

WHY WORK FOR DFPS?

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is responsible for protecting the unprotected — children, elderly, and people with disabilities — from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. DFPS accomplishes this responsibility by employing over 12,000 workers who live up to the agency's Mission, Vision, & Values in service to the citizens of Texas. DFPS is not only a qualifying organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program but also offers excellent health benefits, special discounts on many products and services through the Discount Purchase Program, longevity pay, generous paid leave, access to the Wellness program, lifetime retirement annuity, Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

Functional Title: Transitional Living Services Division Administrator 
Job Title: Manager IV 
Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc 
Department: CPS Permanency Prg Support 
Posting Number: 7864 
Closing Date: 09/04/2025 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Protective Services 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-25 
Salary Range: $5,797.66 - $9,508.25 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift:  
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework 
Travel: Up to 40% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 4900 N LAMAR BLVD 
Other Locations: Abilene; Amarillo; Angleton; Arlington; Austin; Bastrop; Beaumont; Brenham; Brownsville; Brownwood; Bryan; Burnet; Conroe; Dallas; Denton; Fort Worth; Georgetown; Harlingen; Hillsboro; Houston; Jacksonville; Killeen; Lampasas; Longview; Mcallen; Midland; New Braunfels; Pearland; Round Rock; San Angelo; San Antonio; San Marcos; Temple; Waco; Wichita Falls 
MOS Codes: No direct military equivalent. 
 
 
 

Brief Job Description:

This position requires highly skilled organization, coordination, project planning, management, and monitoring. The Division Administrator will provide consultative and technical assistance to program and other agency staff. This position will review data, identify trends and make recommendations for improvement as needed. This position will assist with writing policies and procedures related to Transitional Living Services for transition-aged youth and young adults. The position performs consultative services and provides technical assistance to Regional and SSCC staff, service providers, community organizations, and/or the general public. This position will conduct training, make community presentations, and interact with internal and external stakeholders. The position routinely interacts with the Department of Family and Protective Services state office staff, staff from other state and federal agencies, providers of services for Child Protective Services clients, stakeholders, attorneys, judges and legislators. This position will respond to inquiries from the field, other divisions, other states, and legislative staff. The position assists in determining the annual budgets for transitional living services programs. The position will work under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment to ensure project, program, and agency goals are met. 

Essential Job Functions (EJFs): 

• Provides guidance and assistance by interpreting policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and standards related to Transitional Living Services.
• Performs project management of complex initiatives through developing multifaceted implementation plans, setting goals and/or deliverables and overseeing implementation of the project plan.
• Plans, develops, and revises program procedures and policies, in accordance with project implementation.
• Gathers, organizes, analyzes, and/or prepares documents in response to requests for program information and reports.
•  Attends, schedules and leads meetings when required and as needed.
• Serves as a subject matter expert and provides guidance and assistance by interpreting policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and standards related to services for transition-aged youth.
•  Makes presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Evaluates and interprets state and federal legislation and judicial mandates.
• Develops working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Networks with state and national governments to improve program operations.
•  Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations.
• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of CPS program and practice, and local, state and federal laws and regulations relevant to state government agencies and public social services. 

• Knowledge program planning and implementation.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse groups.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication to include public speaking presentations for executive staff.
• Skill in critical thinking and problem solving to include detecting potential issues and resolving issues without delay.
• Skill in managing multiple and competing priorities.
• Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to represent CPS effectively with key stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, develop staff and oversee the work of others.
• Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to use independent judgement to make decisions and provide technical assistance in a timely manner.
• Ability to implement federal or legislative regulations.
• Ability to manage projects to include project planning, task assignment and prioritization.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

• Minimum Qualifications
  • Graduation from high school or equivalent.
  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
  • Five years' experience with child protective services or related child welfare experience with expertise in working with young people, ages 14-21.
• Acceptable Substitutions
  • Graduate degree in social work or related field may be substituted for the required experience, with a maximum substitution of two years.
• Preferred Selection Criteria
  • Minimum two years' experience in working in PAL or specializing casework with transition-aged youth.
  • Experience in project management/implimentation.
  • Experience in providing training and/or presenting to staff or community stakeholders.
  • Experience in managing staff.

Additional Information:

To be considered for an interview the application must be completed in its entirety and job descriptions for prior positions held must be complete.

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Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions. You may also contact the DFPS Military Liaison at dfpsmilvets@dfps.texas.gov with additional questions.

Applicants selected for hire must pass a background check and if applicable a driver’s record check.

State of Texas employees are required to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2), State of Texas Business and Commerce Code. Applicants selected for hire comply with this code by completing related training and abiding by agency cybersecurity and communications system usage policies.

As a state agency, DFPS is required by Texas Administrative Code (TAC 206 and 213) to ensure all Electronic Information Resources (EIR) follow accessibility standards. The staff must be familiar with the WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 to create accessible content including but not limited to; Microsoft Office documents, Adobe PDFs, webpages, software, training guides, video, and audio files. 

DFPS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Employees must provide documentation to DFPS to show their identity and authorization to work in the US. Please review the following link for authorized documents: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents .

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS/DFPS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS/DFPS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.