What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Protective Services Specialist IV position at Heart Of Texas Goodwill Industries?
Temporary Child Protective Services Specialist IV will be working together with DFPS caseworkers in providing supervision of children without placement (CWOP). Children can vary in age, but the primary population is youth ranging from 10 to 17 years of age.
Child Protective Services Specialist IV provide supervision during their preferred times, based on shift availability. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, but time worked must not exceed 40 hours per week.
After Orientation:
- Online training is provided and must be completed prior to signing up for and working any shifts.
- The employee and regional point of contact will be notified when training completion has been verified and the employee is ready to begin work.
- Travel mileage will be reimbursed at the current state rate for any mileage traveled from the location of the CPSS IV’s identified headquarters or residence (whichever is the lesser distance) to the location CWOP supervision is being held. Mileage will not be reimbursed for travel from CPSS IV’s residence to their headquarters for CWOP supervision. CPSS IV’s are not allowed to provide transportation for any children or families.
Responsibilities of the position include assisting the DFPS caseworker with monitoring children and ensuring their needs are met during their community location stay to include:
- safety
- food
- hygiene
- education
- entertainment/recreational activities
MUST have a qualifying disability to be considered for this position. Applicants who don't meet this requirement ARE NOT eligible to work on this contract. For more information, see Additional Information below.
Has experience working with children who have experienced abuse and/or neglect or have prior experience working for a child welfare agency.
- Age: 21
Additional information
This position is supported by a State Set Aside Contract, which requires that employees have a qualifying disabling condition. Examples of disabilities could include: arthritis, asthma, orthopedic disorders, blindness or other visual impairments, lupus, cosmetic disfigurements, HIV/AIDS, Epilepsy, Hepatitis, lung disease, diabetes, head injuries, cancer, substance abuse, heart conditions, mental illnesses, intellectual disabilities, visual or hearing impairments, physical disabilities, and a variety of other disabilities. Must be able to provide documentation from a third party such as a doctor that you have a disability that affects your daily life.
This is a TEMPORARY position to start ASAP, through August 2024 and could extend beyond that time, depending on the needs of the local office. Employees will be employed by and paid by Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries Inc. This position is not hired by the state's office but rather, through Goodwill. Temporary position is through a state set-aside contract aimed at helping people with disabling conditions find employment.
Health insurance available if the job lasts more than 90 days.
