CPS FBSS Supervisor II

Job Description

CPS FBSS Supervisor I/II

Performs highly complex (senior-level) consultative services, technical assistance, and

supervisory work. Work involves planning, developing, and implementing an agency program

and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, governmental

agencies, community organizations, or the general public. Supervises the work of others. Works

under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent

judgment.

The role of a Family Based Safety Services supervisor is a fast-paced, high energy position requiring daily assessment and decision-making of child safety issues, and permanency. One must possess the initiative to independently organize and manage numerous tasks associated with the position. The FBSS supervisor must ensure that cases are transferred to FBSS in accordance with policy. FBSS supervisors attend case staffings (transfer, legal, etc) and provide recommended next steps. They assist staff with determining child safety associated with Parental Child Safety Placements and family reunification. They ensure documentation around these decisions is thorough and concise. FBSS supervisors ensure safety plans are individualized and associated with immediate child safety. The ensure service plans are individualized and associated with treatment or services to enhance protective capacities.

Essential Job Functions

Oversees the work of assigned staff, and confers with staff on program issues and problems in

order to identify solutions.

Evaluates unit performance through case readings, reports, and observations of unit operations

to ensure unit compliance with policies, procedures, and service control requirements.

Implements program guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations; and monitors

compliance with policies and procedures.

Provides training or technical assistance in a program area.

Assists in preparing management reports, analyses, and correspondence on the effectiveness

of program activities.

Assists in the preparation of program budget requests.

May prepare and conduct presentations for citizens, clients, staff, management, or elected

officials.

Supervises the work of others.

Performs related work as assigned

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Knowledge of agency policies and procedures.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective communication.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and use various software packages
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to gather, assemble, correlate and analyze facts
• Ability to respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and faiths or religions in a manner that recognizes, affirms, and values the worth of individuals, families, tribes, and communities, and protects and preserves the dignity of each
• Ability to articulate an understanding of the intersection between race and poverty and the difference in outcomes and conditions that exist among specific groups as compared to other groups due to unequal treatment or services.
  
  

Registration Or Licensure Requirements

None Required

Initial Selection Criteria

Child Protective Services Supervisor I: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus 3 years of full-time experience in Child Protective Services* or child placement services** in a public social services agency OR 60 accredited college credit hours plus four (4) years CPI/CPS casework work experience OR 90 accredited college credit hours plus 3 and half (3 1/2) years of CPI/CPS casework work experience OR Currently employed as a Child Protective Services Supervisor I in Family and Protective Services.

Current employees must have current and “meets expectations” performance evaluation and no documented performance issues within the last two years.

Child Protective Services Supervisor II: Completion of Phase I Child Protective Services Specialist Certification and completion of the Child Protective Services Supervisor Certification OR Currently employed as a Child Protective Services Supervisor II in Family and Protective Services OR Currently employed in a Family and Protective Services management position in the Child Protective Services program at a level above Child Protective Services Supervisor AND prior experience as Child Protective Services Supervisor in Family and Protective Services OR previously employed as a Child Protective Services Supervisor II.

• Child Protective Services is professional social work where primary duties are providing social casework services to abused, neglected, or exploited children and their families; or in recruiting, studying, and certifying foster and adoptive homes.
• A Child placement service is the decision-making process around placing and monitoring children in licensed 24-hour childcare facilities and in adoptive placement in compliance with state and federal regulations.
  
  

Additional Information

Position is housed at 2118 S. Zarzamora, San Antonio, Texas 78207

MOS Code

There are no direct military occupation(s) that relate to the responsibilities, and registration or licensure requirements for this position. All active duty, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications for this position.

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

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.

I-9 Form - Click here to download the I-9 form.

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.