What is a CPS Family Based Safety Services (FBSS) Caseworker? A CPS FBSS Caseworker is an important part of a close knit unit that performs advanced social work related to protecting children while maintaining the children within the family. An FBSS caseworker has a very challenging job that can be stressful at times -- but there are few occupations that offer more opportunities to learn new things about families, your community, and yourself. What is “social work” as it relates to CPS? Social work means empowering families to make the changes needed to protect their children from child abuse and/or neglect and to ensure the safety and well being of children in the State of Texas. It includes, but isn’t limited to:
Sounds good, but what kinds of things will I really be doing? A CPS FBSS caseworker routinely:
What are the job qualifications? To be a caseworker you must have a 4-year bachelors degree, though it doesn’t have to be specifically in social work. What would my salary be? This position may be filled at any level from a CPS Specialist II to a CPS Specialist IV. The starting salary range is $2,689.43 to $3,029.64 per month and will be based on the qualifications of the selected applicant. I think I could do this job, but will I get specifically trained on what to do? YES! You will have lots of great training before beginning your job. Though you will be doing visits to clients on your own you will have ongoing support from your co-workers and supervisor any time you need it. Are their opportunities for career advancement? YES! You will receive ongoing training to prepare you for career progression. There are various levels of certification. For more information about certification go to http://www2.uta.edu/ssw/ccw/psti/fps.html Condition of Employment Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Motor Vehicle Operator's License. CPS will also request a Criminal Background Check and CPS History check on all applicants. |
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