CPS CVS Program Director III

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: CPS CVS Program Director III 
Job Title: CPS CVS PD Supervisor III 
Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc 
Department: Region 6B CPS Dir Del - CVS 
Posting Number: 9817 
Closing Date: 10/15/2025 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Protective Services 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26 
Salary Range: $6,377.50 - $10,785.83 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift:  
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework 
Travel: Up to 30% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: GALVESTON 
Job Location Address: 123 ROSENBERG AVE 
Other Locations:  
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Brief Job Description:

This position supervises and manages a program of Supervisors, Specialists and support staff responsible for providing child protective services. The position oversees the program in accordance with Child Protective Services Handbook, Title III of the Texas Family Code and Minimum Standards of child placing agencies. The position interacts routinely with families, Judges, Attorneys, children, school personnel and all other aspects of the community.

The role of a Conservatorship Program Director is a multi-faceted, high-energy position requiring daily assessment and decision-making of child safety needs, and permanency. One must possess the initiative to independently organize and manage numerous tasks associated with the position. A CVS Program Director assist staff with determining child safety associated with placements and permanency. They ensure documentation around these decisions is thorough and concise.

 Essential Job Functions:   

• Direct, plan, implement and monitor assigned initiatives and programs to ensure effective and efficient program operation.
• Reviews and approves child placement casework decisions, when requested by the client or others to ensure decisions are appropriate and consistent with policies and procedures
• Selects, manages and develop staff through review of performance data, conferences, training and performance appraisal.
• Plan, promote and encourage the professional growth and development of management and service delivery personnel.
• Works effectively with staff, community groups, other agencies, media and local government officials
• Address to resolve client, community, and staff concerns and issues regarding individual cases and operating procedures.
• Evaluates agency and community needs and develops resources to enhance program operations.
• Reviews and provides consultation on complex, sensitive high profile cases and staff issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations.
• Promotes, monitors, and ensures that respect is demonstrated for cultural diversity.
• Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy. 

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:   

• Knowledge of agency policies, procedures and regulations.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to develop and analyze special projects.
• Ability to supervise the work of others.
• Ability to travel locally and within the regions. 

Initial Screening Criteria

Three years full-time experience as a Child Protective Services Supervisor 

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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.