CPS Family Based Safety Services Worker Bilingual

Texas Health and Human Services • McAllen, TX

398d • $45,800 - $61,130

About The Position

The CPS Family Based Safety Services Worker Bilingual is responsible for assisting families in crisis situations to ensure the safety and well-being of children. This role involves providing in-home services, developing treatment plans, and connecting families with community resources to prevent child abuse and neglect. The worker will engage with families, assess child safety, and take necessary actions to protect children, including potential removal from unsafe environments. The position requires effective communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in emotionally charged situations.

Requirements

• An accredited Bachelor's degree OR an accredited Associate's degree plus two years of relevant work experience OR 60 accredited college credit hours plus two years of relevant work experience OR 90 accredited college credit hours plus one year of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of child development and family dynamics.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to operate a personal computer.
• Ability to travel and attend child and family visits after 5pm.
• Ability to be on call on a rotating basis and work irregular hours.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Social Work may qualify for an increase at the point of hire.
• Experience in social, human, or protective services.

Responsibilities

• Responds quickly in crisis situations.
• Provides time-limited in-home services to meet the specific needs of families.
• Identifies insufficient protective capacities and develops treatment plans.
• Maintains contact with parents and children to achieve treatment goals.
• Assesses child safety and takes necessary actions to protect the child.
• Interacts objectively with caretakers who have abused or neglected children.
• Discusses personal issues with families related to income and relationships.
• Helps identify resources and community support available to the family.
• Assists parents in recognizing behaviors that lead to child abuse and neglect.
• Determines actions to remove or reduce immediate threats to child safety.
• Documents all relevant information gathered during investigations accurately and timely.
• Works flexible hours beyond the standard work schedule.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with law enforcement and community resources.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Discount Purchase Program
• Longevity pay
• Generous paid leave
• Access to the Wellness program
• Lifetime retirement annuity
• Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees