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CPS Local Permanency Specialist I-IV

Date: May 8, 2025

Location: HUMBLE, TX

WHY WORK FOR DFPS?

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is responsible for protecting the unprotected — children, elderly, and people with disabilities — from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. DFPS accomplishes this responsibility by employing over 12,000 workers who live up to the agency's Mission, Vision, & Values in service to the citizens of Texas. DFPS is not only a qualifying organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program but also offers 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.

Functional Title: CPS Local Permanency Specialist I-IV

Job Title: CPS Local Perm Spec IV

Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc

Department: Region 6B CPS Dir Del - LPS

Posting Number: 5471

Closing Date: 05/22/2025

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Protective Services

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-19

Salary Range: $4,020.33

$6,335.66

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First)

Telework:

Travel: Up to 75%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility Location:

Job Location City: HUMBLE

Job Location Address: 3000 WILSON ROAD

Other Locations: Humble

MOS Codes:

31D, 35L, 35M, 68X, 73A, 311A, 351L, 351M, HM, IS, NC, 183X, 230X, 683X, 783X, IV, MST, INV, ISS

OAP12, 0149, 5821, 5822, 5832, 1N0X1, 4C0X1, 4E0X1, 14NX, 42SX, 43HX, 71SX, 0868, 66C, 47L, 66R

67D, L24A, 001387

CPS Local Permanency Specialist I-IV

Children placed outside of their home regions are assigned a courtesy supervision caseworker located in the region in which they are placed. The Local Permanency Specialist will be responsible for:

Visit/make contact with the child and caregiver at the placement within 15 days of assignment
Enter a face to face contact in child’s IMPACT SUB stage within 24 hours or within seven days of contact, no later than the last day of the month or in some situations before the 5 day of the new month to

ensure state office counts the monthly face to face contact

Participate in and document Treatment Plan Reviews, Transition Plans, ARD meetings, Circle of Support, Permanency Roundtables, medical appointments, and any other child meetings whenever possible
Notify the primary caseworker of any changes affecting the child or the child’s placement
Attend court hearings to include regional court hearings, juvenile detention hearings, child support cases, citizenship hearings
Act as the designated medical consenter as needed for medical or other surgical procedures
Participate in psychiatric medication reviews when children & youth are placed in Residential Treatment & GRO facilities, document in IMPACT as well as send related documentation to the primary worker
Assist with coordination of parent child or sibling visitation
Assist with child placement transitions/placements
Assist with the referral process for Child Safe requests
Assist with the referral process for Developmental Intellectual Disability assessments
Complete abuse hotline referrals when a child makes an outcry regarding treatment or care in their placements
Collect and prepare children’s belongings for return to the child or their caseworker
Assist other regions with last minute emergency needs
Assist State Office with Child Safety Checks and other related tasks as requested
Ensure that Kinship families have been referred to the Kinship program for support services when they have not been referred by the region of placement
Referring and transporting, aging out youth to the local PAL youth center for intake services
Assist with temporary supervision of children medically hospitalized until hospital sitting services are coordinated
Transport youth on outings such as shopping or lunch for birthdays and goal achievements
Attend child and youth school or extra-curricular activities to support child’s interests
Assist with child without placement supervision and tasks as needed

Essential Job Functions: Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned

Provide direct support services to meet the specific needs of the child; monthly contact with child, attend case staffing, educational meetings, medical appointments, therapeutic appointments 35%

Assess placement to ensure for appropriateness in regards to the child's health and well-being 25%

Documents monthly narratives, communicates with primary worker to assist in the completion of child's plan of service, common application and court report. 20%

Develops and maintains effective working relationships between CPS staff, community providers, kinship/relative caregivers, law enforcement officials, judicial officials 10%

Perform other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations 10%

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications: Staff must maintain CPS Certification status required by agency.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Knowledge of agency policies and procedures
Skills in effective verbal and written communication
Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
Good organizational skills/time management
Ability to operate a personal computer and use of IMPACT
Ability to travel as well travel long distances by vehicle & airplane as needed
Flexibility in schedule to accommodate for late evening contacts
Appreciates team efforts and support to complete tasks as a group when necessary
Working toward maintaining and adjusting to embody values of agency: Commitment, Compassion, Inclusiveness, Integrity and Respect.
Conservatorship experience
CPS Worker I-V status
Cannot currently be under any disciplinary action/level placement or been involved in action in the last 6 months.

Initial Screening Criteria: Employee must have Conservatorship experience and is a Child Protective Specialist I-IV
Specialist I: Employed as a Child Protective Services Specialist I for 9 months AND have received Child Protective Services Specialist Certification OR currently employed as a Child Protective Services Specialist II in Texas Department of Family and Protective Services OR previously employed as a Child Protective Services Specialist II in Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Child Protective Services Specialist III: Employed as a Child Protective Services Specialist II for 9 months AND have received Advanced Child Protective Services Specialist Certification OR currently employed as a Child Protective Services Specialist III in Texas Department of Family and Protective Services OR previously employed as a Child Protective Services Specialist III in Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Child Protective Services Specialist IV: Employed as a Child Protective Services Specialist III for 24 months AND have received Senior Advanced Child Protective Services Specialist Certification OR currently employed as a Child Protective Services Specialist IV in Texas Department of Family and Protective Services OR previously employed as a Child Protective Services Specialist IV in Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Child Protective Services Specialist V: Employed as a Child Protective Services Specialist III for 24 months AND have received Senior Advanced Child Protective Services Specialist Certification OR currently employed as a Child Protective Services Specialist IV in Texas Department of Family and Protective Services OR previously employed as a Child Protective Services Specialist IV in Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
Cannot currently be under any disciplinary action/level placement or been involved in action in the last 6 months.

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Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions. You may also contact the DFPS Military Liaison at dfpsmilvets@dfps.texas.gov with additional questions.

Applicants selected for hire must pass a background check and if applicable a driver’s record check.

As a state agency, DFPS is required by 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.

DFPS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Employees must provide documentation to DFPS to show their identity and authorization to work in the US. Please review the following link for authorized documents: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents .

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS/DFPS 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/DFPS 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.