What are the responsibilities and job description for the CPS Heightened Monitoring IV position at Dept of Family & Protectve Svc?
CPS Heightened Monitoring IV
HM staff will be responsible for completing face to face visits at facilities on heightened monitoring plans. HM staff conducts interviews during visits to ensure the health and safety of children placed in those operations are being met. HM staff develop safety plans to address any immediate needs found during visits. HM staff are responsible for ensuring visits are documented on IMPACT as per policy.
The position may travel statewide 75% of the month.
The position interacts routinely with DFPS staff, CPS Field staff, Residential Child-Care Licensing, Residential Child Care Investigations, and Residential Child Care Contracts.
HM staff will be responsible for completing face to face visits at facilities on heightened monitoring plans. HM staff conducts interviews during visits to ensure the health and safety of children placed in those operations are being met. HM staff develop safety plans to address any immediate needs found during visits. HM staff are responsible for ensuring visits are documented on IMPACT as per policy.
The position may travel statewide 75% of the month.
The position interacts routinely with DFPS staff, CPS Field staff, Residential Child-Care Licensing, Residential Child Care Investigations, and Residential Child Care Contracts.
Essential Job Functions:
Visits with children placed at facilities on heightened monitoring plans according to policy.
Enters contact and documentation information into the Information Management Protecting Adults and Children System (IMPACT) within required agency time frames.
Writes reports and presents case information to supervisor and other parties.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships between DFPS staff, CPS Field staff, Residential Child-Care Licensing, Residential Child Care Investigations, and Residential Child Care Contracts.
Attends and participates in training/meetings/staffings.
Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations.
Promotes and demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural diversity among coworkers and all work-related contacts.
Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy.
Visits with children placed at facilities on heightened monitoring plans according to policy.
Enters contact and documentation information into the Information Management Protecting Adults and Children System (IMPACT) within required agency time frames.
Writes reports and presents case information to supervisor and other parties.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships between DFPS staff, CPS Field staff, Residential Child-Care Licensing, Residential Child Care Investigations, and Residential Child Care Contracts.
Attends and participates in training/meetings/staffings.
Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations.
Promotes and demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural diversity among coworkers and all work-related contacts.
Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of child development.
Knowledge of family dynamics.
Knowledge of Child Protective Services policy and procedures.
Knowledge of the Texas Family Code.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships With CPS Staff, HHSC Staff, and Community organizations.
Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
Skill in working on teams.
Ability to utilize the functions of computer.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently with limited supervision.
Ability to travel statewide for extended periods of time.
Knowledge of child development.
Knowledge of family dynamics.
Knowledge of Child Protective Services policy and procedures.
Knowledge of the Texas Family Code.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships With CPS Staff, HHSC Staff, and Community organizations.
Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
Skill in working on teams.
Ability to utilize the functions of computer.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently with limited supervision.
Ability to travel statewide for extended periods of time.
Registration or Licensure Requirements:
Initial Selection Criteria:
Must have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university.
Experience as a Child Protective Services Specialist III: Employed as a Child Protective Specialist for 18 months AND have received Child Protective Specialist Certification OR currently employed as a Child Protective 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.
Acceptable Substitutions:
Any current or former employee of the Texas 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, has eighteen months experience as a Child Protective Services worker.
Any applicant who meets the current Minimum Qualifications (with the exception of certification requirements) and who has two years’ experience as a Child Protective Services worker or supervisor in another state.
Child Protective Services is professional social work where primary duties are providing social casework services to abused, neglected, or exploited children and their families; or in recruiting, studying, and certifying foster and adoptive homes.
**A Child placement service is the decision-making process around placing and monitoring children in licensed 24-hour childcare facilities and in adoptive placement in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Must have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university.
Experience as a Child Protective Services Specialist III: Employed as a Child Protective Specialist for 18 months AND have received Child Protective Specialist Certification OR currently employed as a Child Protective 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.
Acceptable Substitutions:
Any current or former employee of the Texas 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, has eighteen months experience as a Child Protective Services worker.
Any applicant who meets the current Minimum Qualifications (with the exception of certification requirements) and who has two years’ experience as a Child Protective Services worker or supervisor in another state.
**A Child placement service is the decision-making process around placing and monitoring children in licensed 24-hour childcare facilities and in adoptive placement in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Additional Information:
Requisition Number 521785
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience as a CPS Conservatorship Caseworker III or above
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.
Requisition Number 521785
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience as a CPS Conservatorship Caseworker III or above
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.
MOS Code:
There are no direct military occupation(s) that relate to the responsibilities, and registration or licensure requirements for this position. All active duty, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications for this position
There are no direct military occupation(s) that relate to the responsibilities, and registration or licensure requirements for this position. All active duty, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications for this position
HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.
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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.
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