OVERVIEW
This position functions as an assistant to agency staff and supervisors in providing human services families involved in Child Protective Investigations (CPI) cases, including transportation and documentation of services provided.
It also includes supervising visitations between parents and children and providing various clerical functions.
The position interacts routinely with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) staff, representatives from various organizations, and the general public.
A Human Services Technician-
SAO CPI HST.
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
Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments, but also offers
excellent health benefits, special discounts on many products and services through the
Discount Purchase Program, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity as well as Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 Programs under the
Employees Retirement System of Texas.
An additional benefit you will receive is 12 days of paid annual leave, 12 sick days, and the potential to earn up to four days of administrative leave each year.
Your annual paid leave accrual increases as your tenure increases.
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Requirements:
-· Knowledge of Child Protective Investigations
· Knowledge of community resources
· Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
· Ability to follow instructions.
· Ability to get work effectively with others.
· Ability to effectively supervise children of various ages.
· Ability to operate a personal computer, several software packages, and basic office equipment.
· Ability to work in an office supporting several staff members.
· Graduation from high school or equivalent.
· One-year full-time social services, clerical, secretarial, administrative support, general office, or FPS experience.
Acceptable Substitutions:
· Thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $2,610.
54 per month
Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Mileage reimbursement
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Patient demographics:
* Adults
* Children
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
* Cuero, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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