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Job Description:
CPS KIN Spec I, II, III, IV The position assists staff in identifying kinship
placements for children in Texas Department of Family & Protective Services
(DFPS) conservatorship. Work involves developing supportive services for the
families, which could include training, case management, family counseling,
support groups, and information and referral services. The position coordinates
these services and assists families in obtaining financial assistance offered by
DFPS to help stabilize placements. Funds may be used for day care tuition,
tutoring, and assistance with limited exceptional services. The position tracks the
provision and utilization of services available through community resources and
state agencies for families providing foster care. The position assures caregivers
are provided the opportunity to participate in the development of child plans that
address child safety, permanency, and well-being issues. The position attends
related CPS meetings, and case staffing. The position interacts routinely with
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services district and state office staff,
and the community at large. This position may be filled at any level from a CPS
Specialist I to CPS Specialist IV. Factors such as education and experience may be
considered when establishing the starting salary.
Essential Job Functions:
Establishes a regional network and becomes an expert in the knowledge of community services and resources available to kinship caregivers, coordinates these services and resources for kinship caregivers to facilitate and 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 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. • Identifies and collects necessary evaluative data and statistical information to measure outcomes concerning safety, permanency, and well being for the involved children. • Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations. • Promotes and demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural diversity among coworkers and all work-related contacts. • Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy. Knowledge Skills Abilities:
In depth knowledge of CPS program policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations. • Knowledge of resources and services available for children • Skill in leading others • Skill in organizing and managing time. • Skill in effective written and verbal communication • Ability to work well with a variety of levels of staff inside and outside the agency in order to secure appropriate placements, resources, and services to meet children’s needs. • Ability to clearly articulate placement issues and specific needs for children. • Ability to clearly document the specific needs and the services required to meet the child’s needs.

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