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Texas Health and Human Services - Robstown, TX

posted 2 months ago

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level
Robstown, TX
10,001+ employees
Social Assistance

About the position

The CPS Family Based Safety Services Worker plays a crucial role in protecting children and families by providing in-home services to families after investigations of abuse or neglect. This position involves assessing child safety, developing treatment plans, and connecting families with community resources to ensure the well-being of children. The worker must respond to crises, maintain effective communication with families, and document all relevant information accurately. The role requires flexibility in working hours and the ability to work independently in various environments.

Responsibilities

  • Respond quickly in crisis situations.
  • Provide time-limited in-home services to meet the specific needs of families.
  • Assess child safety and take necessary actions to protect the child.
  • Interact objectively with caretakers who have abused or neglected children.
  • Discuss personal issues with families related to income, money management, and relationships.
  • Identify resources and community support available to the family.
  • Assist parents in recognizing behaviors that lead to child abuse and neglect.
  • Determine actions to remove or reduce immediate threats to child safety.
  • Gather family and kinship information to support child placement if necessary.
  • Document all relevant information accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Work flexible hours beyond the standard workweek.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement and community resources.
  • Attend and participate in trainings, meetings, and staffings.

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.

Benefits

  • Excellent health benefits
  • Discounts on 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
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