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CPS CPU Coord Spec V

Dept of Family & Protectve Svc
San Antonio, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2023 CLOSED ON 9/3/2023

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CPS CPU Coord Spec V

This position reports to the CPS Central Placement Supervisor. The position requires specialized knowledge in the placement of children into emergency shelters, no-pay providers, basic childcare facilities, and basic, therapeutic and habilitative Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and private child placing agency foster and foster group homes. Work involves coordinating placement activities across the state for children who have basic, moderate, specialized needs and are in the DFPS conservatorship. The position assesses an array of placement resources within and outside the region, manages all placements of DFPS children into these placement resources, and maintains data for the development of additional placement resources to meet the needs of children. The position interacts routinely with contracted residential providers; DFPS state office staff, regional administrative and casework staff.


Essential Job Functions:
  • Obtains appropriate placements for children at all levels of needs who are in the conservatorship of DFPS.

  • Reviews placement applications for sufficiency and quality of information.

  • Collaborates with all CPS staff and works closely with state office staff to obtain information and gather additional placement application information.

  • Participates in data tracking and collection to assist in measuring outcomes with quality services for DFPS children.

  • Identifies placement needs and coordinates the development of placement resources for children in the conservatorship of DFPS.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  • 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 regional and statewide foster care placement resources, including Emergency shelters, basic child care institutions, Private and DFPS foster homes, habilitative and therapeutic foster homes, and foster group home placements

  • Knowledge of state and federal legislation governing child placement practice, policies and procedures

  • Knowledge of the Minimum and Consolidated Licensing Standards for various types of placement resources

  • Knowledge of contractual requirements for the various types of placement resources

  • Knowledge of the processes for placing children with varying levels of needs

  • Skill in working effectively with various levels of staff and representatives from various organizations, including contracted child care providers

  • Ability to work on call during other than normal duty hours

  • Ability to serve on agency committees and workgroups

  • Ability to travel.

  • Ability to operate a personal computer.


  • Registration or Licensure Requirements:
    None required.


    Initial Selection Criteria:
  • Experience as a Child Protective Services Specialist III OR Child Placement Experience.

  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.



  • Additional Information:
    Requisition # 577721

    MOS Code:
    There may be none.

    As a state agency, DFPS is required 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.

    HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.


    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.

    As a state agency, DFPS is required 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.



    HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.


    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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