CPS KIN Unit Admin Asst I
Kaufman, TX Kaufman, TX Full-time Full-time $2,232 - $3,155 a month $2,232 - $3,155 a month 2 days ago 2 days ago 2 days ago CPS KIN Unit Admin Asst I The position provides administrative support to the Kinship unit supervisor and staff.
The position interacts routinely with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services staff and the general public.
Essential Job Functions:
Assists with Child Without Placement.
Completing number of shifts as required in the county Completes appropriate forms and documentation concerning the program including data entry into IMPACT and other agency systems.
Performs data entry into IMPACT and other electronic programs and systems.
Answers and screens telephone inquiries; takes and routes messages and records intake information for referral to caseworkers Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain program operations including performing various clerical duties such as typing, filing, faxing, copying, answering/receiving telephone inquiries, etc.
Maintains program spreadsheets and reports utilizing excel and Microsoft office.
Promotes and demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural diversity among coworkers and all work-related contacts Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy.
Is able to maintain confidentiality as they will be privy to confidential information.
Will assist with maintaining personnel binders Will assist with assigning home assessment and manage KINSHIP box Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of computers.
Skill in using Microsoft Works or Windows environment.
Skill in working in an office supporting several staff members.
Ability to effectively handle multiple assignments in a dynamic environment.
Registration or Licensure Requirements:
This position requires use of the applicant's personal motor vehicle to complete job functions.
Applicants for positions must have a reliable motor vehicle; an acceptable driving record for the past five years; a current, valid Texas driver's license appropriate for the vehicle and passenger or cargo load that applies to the job; and proof of insurance.
Applicants must provide proof of driving record, insurance, and license Initial Selection Criteria:
Graduation from high school or equivalent.
One year full-time administrative support, general office, clerical, secretarial or Texas Department of Family and Protective Services experience.
Acceptable Substitutions:
Thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required experience Additional Information:
Administrative Assistants may be required to work together with DFPS caseworkers in providing supervision of children without placement (CWOP).
Children can vary in age, but primarily the population that will be worked with is children that can range from 10 to 17 years of age.
Responsibilities of the position include assisting the DFPS caseworker with monitoring children and ensuring needs are met during their office or community location stay to include:
safety, food, hygiene, education and entertainment/recreational activities.
This could require working outside of the normal work schedule.
If so, overtime compensation may be earned.
Factors such as education and experience may be considered when establishing the starting salary for employees coming from other state agencies within Texas.
Interview Requirements:
Any candidate who is called to an agency for an interview must notify the interviewing agency in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview Community-Based Care (CBC) is a new way to provide services than traditional foster care because it gives local communities the flexibility to draw on local strengths and resources and find innovative ways to meet the unique and individual needs of children and their families.
CBC includes many of the services that Child Protective Services (CPS) normally provides.
This includes foster care, case management, kinship, and reunification services.
A single contractor in each designated community area creates a network of services, foster homes, and other living arrangements and, when ready, provides case management for each child and their family as well.
CPS works with each contractor (Single Source Continuum Contractor or SSCC) to carefully manage the transition from traditional foster care to community-driven care.
Full implementation of CBC is projected for the year 2029 across the state of Texas.
With open proposal options, any given community or regional area may be selected for CBC transition.
This position along with your job duties and function will shift form a state position with Texas Department of Family Protective Services to the SSCC, which is a private and non-profit agency serving the same foster care population.
After the transition, your office location is subject to change within your same county which is expected to occur 03/01/2024, based on readiness.
To learn more about CBC, please visit the DFPS:
DFPS:
Community-Based Care website.
MOS Code:
MOS Code:
Note:
Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include:
42A, YN, 0111, 3A1X1.
For more information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk here.
As a state agency, DFPS is required 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.
HHS agencies use E-Verify.
You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS 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 Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747.
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
As a state agency, DFPS is required 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.
HHS agencies use E-Verify.
You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS 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 Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747.
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The position interacts routinely with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services staff and the general public.
Essential Job Functions:
Assists with Child Without Placement.
Completing number of shifts as required in the county Completes appropriate forms and documentation concerning the program including data entry into IMPACT and other agency systems.
Performs data entry into IMPACT and other electronic programs and systems.
Answers and screens telephone inquiries; takes and routes messages and records intake information for referral to caseworkers Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain program operations including performing various clerical duties such as typing, filing, faxing, copying, answering/receiving telephone inquiries, etc.
Maintains program spreadsheets and reports utilizing excel and Microsoft office.
Promotes and demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural diversity among coworkers and all work-related contacts Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy.
Is able to maintain confidentiality as they will be privy to confidential information.
Will assist with maintaining personnel binders Will assist with assigning home assessment and manage KINSHIP box Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of computers.
Skill in using Microsoft Works or Windows environment.
Skill in working in an office supporting several staff members.
Ability to effectively handle multiple assignments in a dynamic environment.
Registration or Licensure Requirements:
This position requires use of the applicant's personal motor vehicle to complete job functions.
Applicants for positions must have a reliable motor vehicle; an acceptable driving record for the past five years; a current, valid Texas driver's license appropriate for the vehicle and passenger or cargo load that applies to the job; and proof of insurance.
Applicants must provide proof of driving record, insurance, and license Initial Selection Criteria:
Graduation from high school or equivalent.
One year full-time administrative support, general office, clerical, secretarial or Texas Department of Family and Protective Services experience.
Acceptable Substitutions:
Thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required experience Additional Information:
Administrative Assistants may be required to work together with DFPS caseworkers in providing supervision of children without placement (CWOP).
Children can vary in age, but primarily the population that will be worked with is children that can range from 10 to 17 years of age.
Responsibilities of the position include assisting the DFPS caseworker with monitoring children and ensuring needs are met during their office or community location stay to include:
safety, food, hygiene, education and entertainment/recreational activities.
This could require working outside of the normal work schedule.
If so, overtime compensation may be earned.
Factors such as education and experience may be considered when establishing the starting salary for employees coming from other state agencies within Texas.
Interview Requirements:
Any candidate who is called to an agency for an interview must notify the interviewing agency in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview Community-Based Care (CBC) is a new way to provide services than traditional foster care because it gives local communities the flexibility to draw on local strengths and resources and find innovative ways to meet the unique and individual needs of children and their families.
CBC includes many of the services that Child Protective Services (CPS) normally provides.
This includes foster care, case management, kinship, and reunification services.
A single contractor in each designated community area creates a network of services, foster homes, and other living arrangements and, when ready, provides case management for each child and their family as well.
CPS works with each contractor (Single Source Continuum Contractor or SSCC) to carefully manage the transition from traditional foster care to community-driven care.
Full implementation of CBC is projected for the year 2029 across the state of Texas.
With open proposal options, any given community or regional area may be selected for CBC transition.
This position along with your job duties and function will shift form a state position with Texas Department of Family Protective Services to the SSCC, which is a private and non-profit agency serving the same foster care population.
After the transition, your office location is subject to change within your same county which is expected to occur 03/01/2024, based on readiness.
To learn more about CBC, please visit the DFPS:
DFPS:
Community-Based Care website.
MOS Code:
MOS Code:
Note:
Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include:
42A, YN, 0111, 3A1X1.
For more information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk here.
As a state agency, DFPS is required 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.
HHS agencies use E-Verify.
You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS 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 Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747.
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
As a state agency, DFPS is required 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.
HHS agencies use E-Verify.
You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS 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 Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747.
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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