CPS KIN 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.

Brief Job Description:

CPS KIN Supervisor supervises a unit of Kinship Development Workers responsible for providing services to Kinship families. The position oversees the unit 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 clients, children, State Office Staff, community representatives, and other partner agencies.

The KIN Supervisor develops staff by providing ongoing training and support. The position ensures that services to the families are set up timely and directed towards child safety, permanency, and well-being.   The KIN Supervisor ensures documentation is thorough and concise.  The position tracks the provision and utilization of services available through community resources and state agencies for families providing care. The position attends related meetings, and case staffing. This position may be filled at any level from a CPS KIN Supervisor I and II. Factors such as education and experience may be considered when establishing the starting salary.

Essential Job Functions:

• Plans and manages 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
• Selects, manages, and develops staff through field visits with staff, review of performance data, conferences, training, and performance appraisal.
• Interprets program policy and procedures to unit staff, other agency staff, clients, other stakeholders, and the general public.
• Evaluates unit performance through case readings, computer reports, and observation of unit operations to ensure unit compliance with policy amd procedures.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships between Child Protective Services staff, Child Welfare boards, the general public, legal, medical, educational, and other community resources.
• Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy. 
• Knowledgeable of community services and resources available to kinship caregivers
• Coordinates services and resources for kinship caregivers to maintain kinship placements for children in the conservatorship of DFPS.
• Develops and provides training to CPS staff and families on placement issues for children on both an individual and formal classroom basis.
• Assists staff in case planning activities as it pertains to identifying and preparing families to meet the needs of children that have been abused and neglected, including individual case staffing with DFPS staff and attending Permanency Planning Team meetings as needed.
• Provides input to CPS staff on best practice philosophy in the area of kinship care.
• Promotes and demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural diversity among coworkers and all work-related contacts.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of resources and services available for Kinship caregivers
• Knowledge of agency policies and procedures.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• 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
• Conservatorship knowledge and experience
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in problem solving techniques.
• Ability to be on call on a rotating basis and work irregular hours.

Initial Screening Criteria:

• Child Protective Services Supervisor I: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus eighteen months 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 in Family and Protective Services.

OR previously employed as a Child Protective Services Supervisor I in 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.

Additional Information:

This position may be filled as a CPS Supervisor I or II. Factors such as education and experience may be considered when establishing the starting salary.

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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.