Job Description :

The position works under the supervision of a CVS supervisor and provides permanent planning and placement services to abused or neglected children.

The position recruits, trains, studies, licenses, and develops foster and adoptive homes for the Child Protective Services program.

The position supports families and children in dealing with separation and attachment issues in preparation for permanent placements, actively seeks placement options for specific children, and recommends placements.

The position participates in abuse and neglect investigations related to foster / adoptive families as assigned. The position may assist the Texas Adoption Resource Exchange Coordinator by gathering and reviewing information pertaining to children available for adoption, preparing information listed on the Department of Family and Protective Services internet website for Texas Adoption Resource Exchange, fielding calls, screening families inquiring about adoption and forwarding information to caseworkers assigned to recruit for the child.

The position interacts routinely with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services staff, children, foster / adoptive parents, child placement agencies, lawyers, court personnel, therapist and other state agencies.

Newly hired employees holding a Master's Degree in Social Worker may qualify for an increase at the point of hire.

A Child Protective Services Adoption Preparation Worker- .

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, 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 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 (k) and 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.

HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE :

To explore more of what CPS Adoption Preparation Workers do, click here.

To view a realistic online video about Child Protective Services workers and clients, please click here.

You will also have access to a self-assessment that will help you determine if this type of work is something that is a good fit for you. Essential Job Functions :

• Recruits, identifies and matches children with prospective adoptive families; and provides services to children in adoptive placement
• Recruits, trains, completes studies, licenses and develops foster and adoptive families.
• Maintains sufficient case documentation, including forms and narratives, to provide a complete and accurate written record
• Builds and maintains communication and working relationships within the program and region and community groups in order to ensure that the objectives of the agency are accomplished.
• Conducts assessments of current life situations of child or children and families to determine the presence of child abuse and neglect.
• Provides services after normal working hours and on weekends to maintain 24-hour coverage.
• 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 good child placement practices
• Skills in preparing children for adoptive placements
• Skills in developing and maintaining professional working relationships
• Ability to support families in dealing with separation and attachment issues
• Ability to assess child’s needs and progress in the placement process
• Ability to maintain timely documentation and effectively manage caseload
• Ability to convey information in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to assess current life situations of children to determine the presence of child abuse and / or neglect.
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