CPS FBSS Supervisor III

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe so they thrive. We do this through investigations services and referrals.

What You Get Beyond Your Paycheck

When you join the State of Texas your monthly paycheck is just one part of your real income. Our benefits provide extra value that many private employers simply dont matchoften adding hundreds of dollars each month to what you take home or save.

Heres what you get as a full-time employee:

• 100% paid health insurance for you and 50% paid for eligible family memberssaving you hundreds every month in out-of-pocket medical costs
• Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service plus options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
• Paid vacation holidays and sick leave so you can recharge and take care of life outside work (thats time off youre actually paid for)
• Optional dental vision and life insuranceat rates much lower than most private plans
• Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
• Employee discounts on things like gym memberships electronics and entertainment

You also might qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness which could help you pay off federal student loans faster.

You can see all the details here: ERS recruitment brochure

Functional Title:CPS FBSS Supervisor I/II
Job Title:CPS FBSS Supervisor I
Agency:Dept of Family & Protectve Svc
Department:Region 7 CPS Dir Del - FBSS
Posting Number:17874
Closing Date:06/24/2026
Posting Audience:Internal and External
Occupational Category:Protective Services
Salary Range:$4801.16-$7761.50
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group:TEXAS-B-22
Shift:Day
Additional Shift:None
Telework:Not Eligible for Telework
Travel:Up to 40%
Regular/Temporary:Regular
Full Time/Part Time:Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Exempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City:BRYAN
Job Location Address:2400 OSBORN
Other Locations:Bryan; Madisonville; Mexia
MOS Codes:N14NX183X1N0X1230X311A31D351L351M35L35M42SX43HX4C0X14E0X1
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Brief Job Description:

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 (EJFs):

Plans 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

Selects manages and develops staff through field visits with staff review of performance data conferences training and performance appraisal.

Interprets program policy and procedures to unit staff other agency staff parents children youth caregivers the courts CASA other stakeholders and the general public.

Evaluates unit performance through case readings computer reports and observation of unit operations to ensure unit compliance with policy procedure and service control requirements.

Develops and maintains effective working relationships between Child Protective Services staff Child Welfare boards the general public legal medical educational and other community resources.

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.

Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations

Promotes monitors and ensures that respect is demonstrated for cultural diversity.

Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

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.

Registrations Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

None required.

Initial Screening Criteria:

Child Protective Services Supervisor I: A bachelors 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.

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:

This position may be filled as a CPS Supervisor I or II.

Review our Tips for Success when applying for jobs at DFPS DSHS and HHSC.

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but not limited tothose listed in this posting. All active-duty military reservists guardsmen and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditors Job Descriptions Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditors Office - Job Descriptions. You may also contact the DFPS Military Liaison at with additional questions.

Applicants selected for hire must pass a background check and if applicable a drivers record check.

State of Texas employees are required to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) State of Texas Business and Commerce Code. Applicants selected for hire comply with this code by completing related training and abiding by agency cybersecurity and communications system usage policies.

As a state agency DFPS is required by 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.

DFPS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Employees must provide documentation to DFPS to show their identity and authorization to work in the US. Please review the following link for authorized documents: .

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) HHS/DFPS 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/DFPS Employee Service Center at 1-. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process please notify the person scheduling the interview.