FGC Spec I

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Waco, TX

4d • $4,523 - $7,254 • Onsite

About The Position

The FGC Specialist serves as the lead in the preparation and coordination of family group conferences or family team meetings. The specialist works with the family during the coordination process, and assures all proceedings occur in a manner that maintains the strength and integrity of the family group. Serves as the meeting facilitator to lead participants (family members, CPS and stakeholders) in creating an appropriate action plan, utilizing mediation and facilitation skills. Ensures the plan developed by the family addresses the areas of child safety, permanency, and well-being through the identification of services provided through available family resources and community services. Reports the details of the developed plan to all participants. Also, serves as a communicator to assist the family in understanding the concerns for child safety and reason for CPS involvement. Works with the Family Group Decision Making Supervisor, caseworkers, supervisors, and department subject matter experts when coordinating meetings to ensure the needs of the family is met. Prepares meeting notes and ensures all parties who should receive the information does as well as documenting meetings in the appropriate manner. Other duties as assigned and required to maintain FGDM operations.

Requirements

• Demonstrate experience in analyzing services and addressing complex case-related problems, including those with administrative components.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, organizational skills, and effective time management to coordinate meetings and support family-centered planning processes.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) meetings and related support services in environments with diverse and often high-demand needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret complex written materials and clearly convey information to families, staff, and stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively facilitate structured conversations, mediate discussions, and guide families and support networks toward collaborative decision making.
• Knowledge of CPS program policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations.
• Skill in solving problems.
• Skill in organizing and managing time.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with agency staff at all levels and with community groups.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet required deadlines.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet the demands of the job.
• Ability to attend work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy.
• 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.
• Must pass a background check and if applicable a driver’s record check.
• Must complete related training and abide by agency cybersecurity and communications system usage policies.
• 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.
• Must provide documentation to DFPS to show their identity and authorization to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness may help you pay off federal student loans faster.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the lead in the preparation and coordination of family group conferences or family team meetings.
• Works with the family during the coordination process, and assures all proceedings occur in a manner that maintains the strength and integrity of the family group.
• Serves as the meeting facilitator to lead participants (family members, CPS and stakeholders) in creating an appropriate action plan, utilizing mediation and facilitation skills.
• Ensures the plan developed by the family addresses the areas of child safety, permanency, and well-being through the identification of services provided through available family resources and community services.
• Reports the details of the developed plan to all participants.
• Serves as a communicator to assist the family in understanding the concerns for child safety and reason for CPS involvement.
• Works with the Family Group Decision Making Supervisor, caseworkers, supervisors, and department subject matter experts when coordinating meetings to ensure the needs of the family is met.
• Prepares meeting notes and ensures all parties who should receive the information does as well as documenting meetings in the appropriate manner.
• Other duties as assigned and required to maintain FGDM operations.

Benefits

• 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members
• Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service
• Options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Optional dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
• Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree