CPS Conservatorship Specialist
1 month ago
Overview:
As a Conservatorship Worker with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. You will work closely with families, communities, and other stakeholders to develop and implement plans that promote permanency and stability for these children.
Key Responsibilities:
• Receive cases from investigators and work with families to determine each child's needs and develop plans to address them.
• Identify potential permanency resources for children, including kinship caregivers and foster families.
• Meet with children, parents, and other stakeholders to assess risk and safety issues, and develop strategies to address them.
• Collaborate with a Placement Team to find suitable placements for children, and work with kinship staff to ensure that kinship caregivers have the support they need to care for children.
• Participate in court hearings and prepare reports to ensure that the court has the information it needs to make informed decisions about the children's cases.
• Work with the department's attorney to prepare for contested-court hearings and trials.
• Provide support and guidance to kinship caregivers and foster families to ensure that they have the resources they need to care for children.
• Transition children home during reunification services, and provide support to families until the legal case is closed.
• Supervise adoptive placements until the adoption is final or until the case is transferred to an adoption caseworker.
• Document case records and develop effective working relationships with stakeholders, including law enforcement officials, judicial officials, and community resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned to maintain unit operations.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field, or a Master's degree in Social Work with a concentration in Child Welfare.
• 2+ years of experience working with children and families in a social work or child welfare setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including children, families, and community resources.
• Ability to work in an emotionally charged environment, and to manage stress and trauma.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to meet with families and stakeholders.
• Ability to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, and to be on call on a rotating basis.
Why Work for DFPS?
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is a leader in protecting the well-being of children, elderly, and people with disabilities. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including excellent health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off. We also offer opportunities for professional growth and development, and a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families.
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