CPI Investigation Worker Trainee After Hours

Job/Position DescriptionOVERVIEWThe shift schedule for this position will be a 7:00PM-4:00AM shift with Thursday and Friday off. Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) are required for After Hours ResponseAfterhours Response investigators focus exclusively on Priority 1 calls during evening, night, and weekend shifts. A key advantage of this role is the absence of a caseload. Afterhours Response investigators prioritize resolving as much of the case as possible during their shift, including removing children from dangerous situations, before transferring the case to day staff.Afterhours Response handles a wide range of Priority 1 cases, such as serious child injuries, fatalities, drug-endangered children, and sexual abuse. Due to the nature of these cases, collaboration with law enforcement is common. Investigators may also participate in forensic interviews at childrens advocacy centers.This role provides extensive on-the-job experience and exposure to critical cases, offering a learning opportunity that many day staff investigators may not encounter.Child Protective Investigations (CPI) Investigators investigate claims of child abuse and neglect. They have the difficult task of figuring out what happened and predicting what will happen in the future. CPI receives and investigates reports of abuse and neglect 24 hours per day, every day of the year. A CPI investigation includes interviewing and gathering information to see if abuse or neglect happened and if intervention is necessary. The investigator considers both risk and safety issues and may recommend services for the child and family to reduce the risk of further abuse or neglect.A Child Protective Investigation Worker Trainee- [SAO CPI Investigator Worker Trainee](%20http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/){target=”blank”}.WHY WORK FOR DFPS?The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is responsible for protecting the unprotected and#151; children, elderly, and people with disabilities and#151; from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. DFPS accomplishes this responsibility by employing over 12,000 workers who live up to the agencys [Mission, Vision, and Values](http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/AboutDFPS/mission.asp){target=”blank”} in service to the citizens of Texas.DFPS is not only a qualifying organization for the [Service Loan Forgiveness Program](https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service){target=”blank”}, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments, but also offers [excellent health benefits](https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance/Health-Benefits){target=”blank”}, special discounts on many products and services through the [Discount Purchase Program](http://www.beneplace.com/home.jsp?ClientUserId=7195457){target=”blank”}, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity as well as Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 Programs under the [Employees Retirement System](https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance/Retirement){target=”blank”} of Texas. An additional benefit you will receive is 12 days of paid annual leave, 12 sick days, and the potential to earn up to four days of administrative leave each year. Your annual paid leave accrual increases as your tenure increases. HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE:To explore more of what Investigation Specialists do, click [here](https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Jobs/CPS/default.asp){target=”blank”}.To v https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/jobprofile.cfm?szOrderID=618072 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.