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SalaryPlans 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 review of performance data, conferences, training, and performance appraisal. • Interprets program policy and procedures to unit staff, other agency staff, 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. • 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 of agency policies and procedures.
Child Protective Services Supervisor I: Eighteen months of full-time experience in Child Protective Services and completion of Phase I Child Protective Services Specialist Certification OR A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus eighteen months of full-time experience in Child Protective Services and completion of Phase I Child Protective Services Specialist Certification OR Currently employed as a Child Protective Services Supervisor I in Family and Protective Services. Acceptable Substitutions: • Any current employee of the Department of Family and Protective Services who meets the current Minimum Qualifications (with the exception of certification requirements) and who, as of September 1, 2000, had eighteen months experience as a Child Protective Services worker.
This position can be housed where there is office location.
Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include: 42A, YN, 0111, 3A1X1. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk here.
As a state agency, DFPS is required 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.
HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
