CPS CVS PD Supervisor III

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, so they thrive. We do this through investigations, services, and referrals.

This position supervises and manages a program of Supervisors, Specialists and support staff responsible for providing child protective services. The position oversees the program in accordance with Child Protective Services Handbook, Title III of the Texas Family Code and Minimum Standards of child placing agencies. The position interacts routinely with families, Judges, Attorneys, children, school personnel and all other aspects of the community.
The role of a Conservatorship Program Director is a multi-faceted, high-energy position requiring daily assessment and decision-making of child safety needs, and permanency. One must possess the initiative to independently organize and manage numerous tasks associated with the position. A CVS Program Director assist staff with determining child safety associated with placements and permanency. They ensure documentation around these decisions is thorough and concise.

Requirements

• Knowledge of agency policies, procedures and regulations.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to develop and analyze special projects.
• Ability to supervise the work of others.
• Ability to travel locally and within the regions.
• Three years full-time experience as a Child Protective Services Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Direct, plan, implement and monitor assigned initiatives and programs to ensure effective and efficient program operation.
• Reviews and approves child placement casework decisions, when requested by the client or others to ensure decisions are appropriate and consistent with policies and procedures
• Selects, manages and develop staff through review of performance data, conferences, training and performance appraisal.
• Plan, promote and encourage the professional growth and development of management and service delivery personnel.
• Works effectively with staff, community groups, other agencies, media and local government officials
• Address to resolve client, community, and staff concerns and issues regarding individual cases and operating procedures.
• Evaluates agency and community needs and develops resources to enhance program operations.
• Reviews and provides consultation on complex, sensitive high profile cases and staff issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations.
• Promotes, monitors, and ensures that respect is demonstrated for cultural diversity.
• Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy.

Benefits

• 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members—saving you hundreds every month in out-of-pocket medical costs
• Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave so you can recharge and take care of life outside work (that’s time off you’re actually paid for)
• Optional dental, vision, and life insurance—at rates much lower than most private plans
• Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
• Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed