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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES CPS FBSS Supervisor II in SAN ANTONIO, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionCPS FBSS Supervisor I/IIPerforms highly complex (senior-level) consultative services, technical assistance, andsupervisory work. Work involves planning, developing, and implementing an agency programand providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, governmentalagencies, community organizations, or the general public. Supervises the work of others. Worksunder limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independentjudgment.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 FunctionsOversees the work of assigned staff, and confers with staff on program issues and problems inorder to identify solutions.Evaluates unit performance through case readings, reports, and observations of unit operationsto ensure unit compliance with policies, procedures, and service control requirements.Implements program guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations; and monitorscompliance with policies and procedures.Provides training or technical assistance in a program area.Assists in preparing management reports, analyses, and correspondence on the effectivenessof program activities.Assists in the preparation of program budget requests.May prepare and conduct presentations for citizens, clients, staff, management, or electedofficials.Supervises the work of others.Performs related work as assigned Registrations, Licensure Requirements or CertificationsNone Required Knowledge Skills Abilitiesand#149; Knowledge of agency policies and procedures.and#149; Skill in effective verbal and written communication.and#149; Skill in establishing and maintaining effective communication.and#149; Ability to operate a personal computer and use various software packagesand#149; Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.and#149; Ability to gather, assemble, correlate and analyze factsand#149; 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 eachand#149; 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.Initial Screening CriteriaChild Protective Services Supervisor I: A bachelorand#146;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 ac https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=609022 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.