CPS Conservatorship Worker Job

Description

CPS Conservatorship Worker

Date

Oct 1, 2025

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CENTERVILLE, TX

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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'sMission, Vision, and Valuesin service to thecitizensof Texas. DFPS is not only a qualifying organization for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Programbut also offersexcellent health benefits, special discounts on many products and services through theDiscount Purchase Program, longevity pay, generous paid leave, access to the Wellness program, lifetime retirement annuity, Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 Programs under theEmployees Retirement Systemof Texas.

Functional Title:CPS Conservatorship Worker

Job Title:CPS CVS Spec I

Agency:Dept of Family and Protectve Svc

Department:Region 7 CPS Dir Del - CVS

Posting Number:9783

Closing Date:11/30/2025

Posting Audience:Internal and External

Occupational Category:Protective Services

Salary Group:TEXAS-B-17

Salary Range:$3,816.65-$5,372.41

Pay Frequency:Monthly

Shift:Day

Additional Shift:Days (First)

Telework:Not Eligible for Telework

Travel:Up to 75%

Regular/Temporary:Regular

Full Time/Part Time:Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Nonexempt

Facility Location:

Job Location City:CENTERVILLE

Job Location Address:623 W SAINT MARYS ST

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Brief Job Description

Whenever a child must be removed from their home, Texas courts appoint Child Protective Services (CPS) to serve as a "Conservator" of the child. Conservatorship Specialists are a specific type of caseworker legally responsible for a child's welfare whenever they are removed from their home and monitors children's care while in CPS conservatorship. They work closely with parents, extended family, and legal parties to help children find a permanent, safe place to live.

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

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DFPS is committed to its employees' professional development and ongoing success, and offers the DFPS Certification Program to enhance skills and advance careers within our organization. The program is tailored specifically for DFPS employees, provides the opportunity to earn additional compensation through a supportive learning environment that fosters growth and innovation, and equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to deepen their expertise in their respective role.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

Receives cases from investigators after children are removed from their homes, placed in CPS conservatorship, and placed in care outside their homes.

Determines each childs needs and ensuring that appropriate referrals for testing, evaluations