Job/Position DescriptionThe position supervises a unit of caseworkers and clerical staff responsible for providing child protective services and on-going case services. The position oversees the unit in accordance with Child Protective Services Handbook, Title III of the Texas Family Code and Minimum Standards of child placing agencies. The position interacts routinely with clients, judges, attorneys, children, school personnel and all other aspects of the community.Essential Job FunctionsPlans and manages unit operations to achieve project goals and objectives for services delivery by monitoring caseloads, consulting with staff on case issues, approving leave, and holding unit meetings. and#149; Selects, manages, and develops staff through review of performance data, conferences, training, and performance appraisal. and#149; Interprets program policy and procedures to unit staff, other agency staff, and the general public. and#149; Evaluates unit performance through case readings, computer reports, and observation of unit operations to ensure unit compliance with policy, procedure, and service control requirements. and#149; Develops and maintains effective working relationships between Child Protective Services staff, Child Welfare boards, the general public, legal, medical, educational, and other community resources. and#149; Makes casework decisions regarding the removal and placement of children, and works with county and district attorneys on legal measures to initiate on Child Protective Services cases. and#149; Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations. and#149; Promotes, monitors, and ensures that respect is demonstrated for cultural diversity. and#149; Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy. Registrations, Licensure Requirements or CertificationsKnowledge Skills AbilitiesKnowledge 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 packages. Initial Screening CriteriaChild Protective Services Supervisor I: Eighteen months of full-time experience in Child Protective Services and completion of Phase I Child Protective Services Specialist Certification OR A bachelorand#146;s degree from an accredited college or university, plus eighteen months of full-time experience in Child Protective Services and completion of Phase I Child Protective Services Specialist Certification OR Currently employed as a Child Protective Services Supervisor I in Family and Protective Services. Acceptable Substitutions: and#149; Any current employee of the Department of Family and Protective Services who meets the current Minimum Qualifications (with the exception of certification requirements) and who, as of September 1, 2000, had eighteen months experience as a Child Protective Services worker. Additional InformationThis position can be housed where there is office location. https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=598233 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.