Child Protective Services Specialist IV

Temporary Child Protective Services Specialist IV will be working together with DFPS caseworkers in providing supervision of children without placement (CWOP). Children can vary in age but the primary population is youth ranging from 10 to 17 years of age.

Child Protective Services Specialist IV provide supervision during their preferred times based on shift availability. Fulltime and parttime opportunities are available but time worked must not exceed 40 hours per week.

After Orientation:

• Online training is provided and must be completed prior to signing up for and working any shifts.
• The employee and regional point of contact will be notified when training completion has been verified and the employee is ready to begin work.
• Travel mileage will be reimbursed at the current state rate for any mileage traveled from the location of the CPSS IVs identified headquarters or residence (whichever is the lesser distance) to the location CWOP supervision is being held. Mileage will not be reimbursed for travel from CPSS IVs residence to their headquarters for CWOP supervision. CPSS IVs are not allowed to provide transportation for any children or families.

Responsibilities of the position include assisting the DFPS caseworker with monitoring children and ensuring their needs are met during their community location stay to include:

• safety
• food
• hygiene
• education
• entertainment/recreational activities

MUST have a qualifying disability to be considered for this position. Applicants who dont meet this requirement ARE NOT eligible to work on this contract. For more information see Additional Information below.

Has experience working with children who have experienced abuse and/or neglect or have prior experience working for a child welfare agency.

• Age: 21

Additional information

This position is supported by aState Set Aside Contract which requires that employees have a qualifying disabling condition. Examples of disabilities could include: arthritis asthma orthopedic disorders blindness or other visual impairments lupus cosmetic disfigurements HIV/AIDS Epilepsy Hepatitis lung disease diabetes head injuries cancer substance abuse heart conditions mental illnesses intellectual disabilities visual or hearing impairments physical disabilities and a variety of other disabilities. Must be able to provide documentation from a third party such as a doctor that you have a disability that affects your daily life.

This is aTEMPORARYposition to start ASAP through August 2024and could extend beyond that time depending on the needs of the local office. Employees will be employed by and paid by Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries Inc. This position is not hired by the states office but rather through Goodwill. Temporary position is through a state setaside contract aimed at helping people with disabling conditions find employment.

Health insurance available if the job lasts more than 90 days.

It is the policy of Heart of Texas Goodwill to ensure equal employment opportunities in accordance with federal law. Employment discrimination against employees and applicants due to race color religion sex (including sexual harassment) national origin disability age (40 years old or more) military status or veteran status is illegal. Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries will provide reasonable accommodations during its interview process for individuals with disabilities upon request.

Heart of Texas Goodwill managers and employees will comply with federal law. Any employees that deliberately violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action. Persons who believe Heart of Texas Goodwill did not provide reasonable accommodations or has discriminated against them may file a discrimination complaint with the Heart of Texas Goodwills Compliance Officer. The Compliance Officer has full authority to manage issues involving employment discrimination and accommodations. To file an allegation of discrimination or failure to provide reasonable accommodations contact the Compliance Officer via one of the following methods: (mail) 1700 S. New Road Waco TX 76711; (email) ; (phone)ext. 450.