CPS Master CVS Supervisor

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.

Job Description: 

This position is responsible for overseeing the day to day operations for a blended unit of Master Conservatorship and Master Family Based Safety Services caseworkers who are housed throughout the state and who are routinely deployed statewide to assist regional programs in providing child protective services.  Candidates selected for this position with no previous FBSS Experience may be asked to complete FBSS Specialty Training with the expectation of supervising deployed Master FBSS staff if the need arises.  This position may also receive assignments to directly supervise regional caseworkers in counties that have been unable to fill CVS/FBSS Supervisor positions. 

The position routinely interacts with DFPS regional staff and contract providers across the state, parents, children, caregivers, CASA programs, District and County Attorneys, Judges, community stakeholders and other partner agencies.

The position will travel statewide 75% of the month or more.
 

Essential Job Functions:   

• Coordinates and oversees simultaneous deployments assigned to the unit
• Assists in casework decisions regarding the removal and placement of children, and works with county and district attorneys on legal measures for child protective services cases.
• Provides regular consultation to staff to ensure services are in place to achieve child safety, permanency and well-being and to address other case related issues as they arise
• Review and approve IMPACT documentation and court reports
• Perform administrative duties including approving time/leave/travel and hiring unit staff as needed
• Provide opportunities for individual staff development and team building through agency sponsored trainings, field visits with staff, monthly conferences, team meetings and performance evaluations
• Evaluates individual and unit performance through case readings, data warehouse reports, and observation of unit operations to ensure compliance with policy, procedures, and service control requirements.
• Knowledgeable of and able to interpret current CPS program policy and procedures to DFPS staff, courts, CASA, agency partners and community stakeholders.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships between CPS staff, parents, children, youth, caregivers, the general public, legal, medical, educational, and other community stakeholders and partners
• Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations and achieve objectives of the Master CVS/FBSS program.
• 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

Initial Screening Criteria:

Child Protective Services Supervisor I: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus 3 years of full-time experience in Child Protective Services* or child placement services** in a public social services agency OR Currently employed as a Child Protective Services Supervisor I with the Department of Family and Protective Services.

Child Protective Services Supervisor II: Completion of Phase I Child Protective Services Specialist Certification and completion of the Child Protective Services Supervisor Certification OR Currently employed as a Child Protective Services Supervisor II in Family and Protective Services OR Currently employed in a Family and Protective Services management position in the Child Protective Services program at a level above Child Protective Services Supervisor AND prior experience as Child Protective Services Supervisor in Family and Protective Services OR previously employed as a Child Protective Services Supervisor II.

 *Child Protective Services is professional social work where primary duties are providing social casework services to abused, neglected, or exploited children and their families; or in recruiting, studying, and certifying foster and adoptive homes.

 **A Child placement service is the decision-making process around placing and monitoring children in licensed 24-hour childcare facilities and in adoptive placement in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Additional Information:

• Three supervisor positions will be filled from this requisition to form three new units in which all workers will be trained in both CVS and FBSS and may be utilized to assist regions in either stage of service.
• This position may be housed in any regional office where office space is available.
• This position may be filled as a CPS Conservatorship Supervisor I or II. Factors such as education and experience may be considered when establishing the starting salary.
• In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS 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 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  

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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.

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.