CPS Family Based Safety Services Worker
$45,800 - $45,800/Yr
Texas Department Family and Protective Services - Abilene, TX
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Remote - Abilene, TX
About the position
The Family Based Safety Services (FBSS) Worker plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of children who have been investigated for abuse or neglect. This position involves working closely with families to implement safety plans, provide in-home services, and connect them with community resources to promote positive behavioral changes. The FBSS Worker is responsible for assessing child safety, developing treatment plans, and maintaining ongoing communication with families to achieve treatment goals.
Responsibilities
- Responds quickly in crisis situations.
- Provides time-limited in-home services to meet the specific needs of families.
- Identifies insufficient protective capacities and develops treatment plans.
- Maintains contact with parents and children to achieve treatment goals.
- Assesses child safety and takes necessary actions to protect the child.
- Interacts objectively with caretakers who have abused or neglected children.
- Discusses personal issues with families related to income, money management, and relationships.
- Helps identify resources and community support available to the family.
- Assists parents in recognizing behaviors that lead to child abuse and neglect.
- Determines actions to remove or reduce immediate threats to child safety.
- Documents all relevant information gathered during investigations accurately and timely.
- Maintains effective working relationships with law enforcement, judicial officials, and community resources.
- Attends and participates in trainings, meetings, and staffings.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in social work or related field (preferred).
- Two years of relevant work experience in social, human, or protective services (preferred).
- Ability to relocate to Midland, TX before starting work (required).
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in safety plans.
- Experience in social work.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
