Child Protective Services Specialist

2 weeks ago


Copperas Cove, Texas, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Title: Child Protective Services Conservatorship Specialist

Job Summary:


We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Child Protective Services Conservatorship Specialist to join our team at the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. As a Conservatorship Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our care, working closely with families, communities, and other stakeholders to achieve positive permanency outcomes.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Receive cases from investigators and determine each child's needs, ensuring appropriate referrals for testing, evaluations, and assessments.
  • Work with children, families, and communities to plan for a child's permanency, identifying potential resources and providing support to achieve positive outcomes.
  • Meet with parents to assess risk and safety issues, identify behavior changes necessary to achieve child safety, and refer parents to appropriate services.
  • Collaborate with a Placement Team, including Kinship staff, for placements, as needed.
  • Participate in meetings and conferences, visiting children monthly to assess their feeling of safety and plan for permanency.
  • Attend and participate in court hearings, preparing court reports and testifying on the child's needs and the department's efforts to achieve permanency.

Requirements:
  • Knowledge of child development and family dynamics.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Problem-solving techniques and ability to operate a personal computer.
  • Ability to travel and attend child and family visits, as well as other work-related appointments and meetings.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.

If you are a motivated and compassionate individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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