CPS CVS Supervisor I

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.

Functional Title: CPS CVS Supervisor I
Job Title: CPS CVS Supervisor I
Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc

Department: Region 7 CPS Dir Del - CVS

Posting Number: 4804
Closing Date: 04/23/2025
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Protective Services
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-21
Salary Range: $4,523.16 - $7,253.83
Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First)

Telework:

Travel: Up to 35%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Facility Location:

Job Location City: LOCKHART

Job Location Address: custOfficeAdd

Other Locations:

MOS Codes:

31D, 35L, 35M, 68X, 73A, 311A, 351L, 351M, HM, IS, NC, 183X, 230X, 683X, 783X, IV, MST, INV, ISS

OAP12, 0149, 5821, 5822, 5832, 1N0X1, 4C0X1, 4E0X1, 14NX, 42SX, 43HX, 71SX, 0868, 66C, 47L, 66R

67D, L24A, 001387

Brief Job Description

This position supervises a Conservatorship Unit for Caldwell County that also includes two caseworkers allocated for Hays County case assignments. The role of a Conservatorship supervisor is a fast-paced, high-energy position requiring daily assessment and decision-making of child safety issues, and permanency. One must possess the initiative to independently organize and manage numerous tasks associated with the position. The position interacts routinely with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services staff, clients, contract providers, civil and criminal court personnel along with community representatives, the Children's Assessment Center staff and other partner agencies within the center. CVS supervisors manage and develop staff to ensure that services to children, youth and families are set up timely, that services are directed towards child safety, permanency, and well-being. They ensure that each child, youth and parent have a current plan of service, and that children visit with family members per agency policy.

Essential Job Functions:

Plans and manages unit operations to achieve program and regional objectives for service delivery by monitoring caseloads and budgets, consulting with staff on case related issues, approving leave, and holding individual conferences and unit meetings.
Manages and develops staff through unit training, field visits with staff, review of performance data, individual conferences, agency sponsored training, and performance appraisal.
Interprets program policy and procedures to unit staff, other Department of Family and Protective Services staff, and the public. Evaluates unit performance through case readings, computer reports, and observation of unit operations to ensure compliance with policy, procedures, and service control requirements.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships between Child Protective Services staff, Child Welfare boards, the general public, legal, medical, educational, and other community resources.
Makes casework decisions regarding safety and well-being of children in care and works with county and regional attorneys on legal measures to initiate and monitor on-going Child Protective Services cases.
Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations.
Promotes, monitors, and ensures that respect is demonstrated for cultural diversity.
Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Knowledge of agency policies and procedures.
Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective communication. Ability to operate assigned computer and use various software packages
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
Ability to gather, assemble, correlate and analyze facts
Ability to respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and faiths or religions in a manner that recognizes, affirms, and values the worth of individuals, families, tribes, and communities, and protects and preserves the dignity of each.
Ability to articulate an understanding of the intersection between race and poverty and the difference in outcomes and conditions that exist among specific groups as compared to other groups due to unequal treatment or services.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

None Required

Initial Screening Criteria:

Child Protective Services Supervisor I: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, plus 3 years of full-time experience in Child Protective Services or child placement services in a public social services agency OR 60 accredited college credit hours plus four (4) years CPI/CPS casework work experience OR 90 accredited college credit hours plus 3 and half (3 1/2) years of CPI/CPS casework work experience OR Currently 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.

Child Protective Services is professional social work where primary duties are providing social casework services to abused, neglected, or exploited children and their families; or in recruiting, studying, and certifying foster and adoptive homes.

A Child placement service is the decision-making process around placing and monitoring children in licensed 24-hour childcare facilities and in adoptive placement in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Additional Information:

This position may be filled as a CPS Supervisor I or II. Former CPS Caseworkers or Supervisors currently working for other DFPS Departments will be considered. Factors such as education and experience may be considered when establishing the starting salary. This position will be supervising a mobile unit which means the majority of the work will be conducted using mobile technology, such as a tablet, while in and out of the office. Being mobile requires working independently yet still being responsive to supervision and your unit. All DFPS employees in eligible positions will be assigned a DFPS cellular phone.

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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 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.

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