Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
CPS Conservatorship Worker Job
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Waco, Texas, United States, 76796
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Description CPS Conservatorship Worker
Date Oct 1, 2025
Location CENTERVILLE, TX
Job Title CPS CVS Spec I
Posting Number 9783
Closing Date 11/30/2025
Agency Dept of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)
Functional Title CPS Conservatorship Worker
Department Region 7 CPS Dir Del - CVS
Salary Group TEXAS-B-17
Salary Range $3,816.65 - $5,372.41 per month
Shift Day; Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework Not Eligible for Telework
Travel Up to 75%
Employment Type Full Time (Regular)
FLSA Status Nonexempt
Facility Location 623 W Saint Marys St, Centerville, TX
Job Function Protective Services
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 monitor 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 Work may qualify for a salary increase at the point of hire.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs)
Receive cases from investigators after children are removed from their homes, placed in CPS conservatorship, and placed in care outside their homes.
Determine each child’s needs and ensure that appropriate referrals for testing, evaluations, and related services are made.
Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Child Development, or a related field; a Master’s degree considered a plus.
Valid Texas license for Social Work or related credential preferred.
Experience working with children in a protective services environment is highly desirable.
Why Work for DFPS? The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is responsible for protecting unprotected children, elderly, and people with disabilities from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. DFPS employs over 12,000 workers who live up to the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values in service to the citizens of Texas. DFPS is not only a qualifying organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program but also offers excellent health benefits, special discounts through the Discount Purchase Program, longevity pay, generous paid leave, access to the Wellness program, lifetime retirement annuity, and 401(k) and 457 plans under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision benefits.
Discount Purchase Program and longevity pay.
Generous paid leave and wellness program access.
Lifetime retirement annuity and 401(k)/457 plans under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
Professional development opportunities including the DFPS Certification Program.
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Description CPS Conservatorship Worker
Date Oct 1, 2025
Location CENTERVILLE, TX
Job Title CPS CVS Spec I
Posting Number 9783
Closing Date 11/30/2025
Agency Dept of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)
Functional Title CPS Conservatorship Worker
Department Region 7 CPS Dir Del - CVS
Salary Group TEXAS-B-17
Salary Range $3,816.65 - $5,372.41 per month
Shift Day; Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework Not Eligible for Telework
Travel Up to 75%
Employment Type Full Time (Regular)
FLSA Status Nonexempt
Facility Location 623 W Saint Marys St, Centerville, TX
Job Function Protective Services
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 monitor 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 Work may qualify for a salary increase at the point of hire.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs)
Receive cases from investigators after children are removed from their homes, placed in CPS conservatorship, and placed in care outside their homes.
Determine each child’s needs and ensure that appropriate referrals for testing, evaluations, and related services are made.
Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Child Development, or a related field; a Master’s degree considered a plus.
Valid Texas license for Social Work or related credential preferred.
Experience working with children in a protective services environment is highly desirable.
Why Work for DFPS? The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is responsible for protecting unprotected children, elderly, and people with disabilities from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. DFPS employs over 12,000 workers who live up to the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values in service to the citizens of Texas. DFPS is not only a qualifying organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program but also offers excellent health benefits, special discounts through the Discount Purchase Program, longevity pay, generous paid leave, access to the Wellness program, lifetime retirement annuity, and 401(k) and 457 plans under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision benefits.
Discount Purchase Program and longevity pay.
Generous paid leave and wellness program access.
Lifetime retirement annuity and 401(k)/457 plans under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
Professional development opportunities including the DFPS Certification Program.
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