CPS Conservatorship Supervisor I/II

Texas Health & Human Services Commission • Bryan, TX

80d • $4,801 - $7,761 • Remote

About The Position

The position supervises a unit of caseworkers and clerical staff responsible for providing child protective services. The position oversees the unit in accordance with Child Protective Services Handbook, Title III of the Texas Family Code and Minimum Standards of child placing agencies. The position interacts routinely with clients, judges, attorneys, children, school personnel and all other aspects of the community. 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. Conservatorship supervisors will interact routinely with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services staff, parents, children, youth, caregivers, contract providers, civil and criminal court personnel along with community representatives, and other partner agencies. 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 has a current plan of service, and that children visit with family members per agency policy.

Requirements

• 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.
• 60 accredited college credit hours plus four (4) years CPI/CPS casework work experience.
• 90 accredited college credit hours plus 3 and half (3 1/2) years of CPI/CPS casework work experience.
• Currently employed as a Child Protective Services Supervisor I in Family and Protective Services.
• Completion of Phase I Child Protective Services Specialist Certification and completion of the Child Protective Services Supervisor Certification for CPS Supervisor II.

Responsibilities

• Plans and manages unit operations to achieve project goals and objectives for services delivery by monitoring caseloads, consulting with staff on case issues, approving leave, and holding unit meetings.
• Selects, manages, and develops staff through field visits with staff, review of performance data, conferences, training, and performance appraisal.
• Interprets program policy and procedures to unit staff, other agency staff, parents, children, youth, caregivers, the courts, CASA, other stakeholders, and the general public.
• Evaluates unit performance through case readings, computer reports, and observation of unit operations to ensure unit compliance with policy, procedure, 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 the removal and placement of children and works with county and district attorneys on legal measures to initiate on Child Protective Services cases.
• Promotes, monitors, and ensures that respect is demonstrated for cultural diversity.

Benefits

• Qualifying organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree