CPS CVS Spec IV

Job Description:
CPS CVS Spec I-IV

This is a position in an Adoption Prep Unit. Adoption Prep seeks permanent placements through adoption. The position interacts routinely with children and families, representatives from various organizations, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, and the general public.
Provides on-going services to children in substitute care to meet specific needs by using appropriate resources to move toward reuniting family or making other permanent plans for care of children. Essential Job Functions:
• Provides on-going services to children in substitute care to meet specific needs by using appropriate resources to move toward reuniting family or making other permanent plans for care of children.

• Initiates appropriate legal action and/or testify in court to achieve protection or permanent placement plans for children.

• Documents case records by completing forms, narratives, and reports to form a written record for each client.

• Develops and maintains effective working relationships between Child Protective Services staff and law enforcement officials, judicial officials, legal resources, medical professionals, and other community resources.

• Investigates reports of abuse/neglect to children to assess current of future risk to children by interviewing parents, family members, and others; interviewing and examining children; assessing home environment; and gathering pertinent information from other sources.

• 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.
• Attend Adoption festivals for their county
• Update TARE registration
• Update current pictures for every children annually
Participates in National Adoption Day, Match Meetings, RAS Staffing's and all adoption events Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of agency policies and procedures. • Skill in effective verbal and written communication. • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. • Skill in investigative techniques. • Ability to operate a personal computer and use various software packages including, the Information Management Protecting Adults and Children System and Word. • Ability to travel and attend community meetings after 5pm. • Ability to work in an emotion-filled environment and which may require conducting home visits in isolated or high crime areas and may involve exposure to substandard and unsanitary living.

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