Family Group Conference Specialist I

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.


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Functional Title: Family Group Conference Specialist I Job Title: FGC Spec I Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc Department: Region 8 CPS Dir Del -FGDM Posting Number: 17859 Closing Date: 06/25/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Protective Services Salary Range: $4,523.16- $7,253.83 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-21 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Telework: Not Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 75% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt Facility Location: Job Location City: SAN ANTONIO Job Location Address: 3635 SE MILITARY DR Other Locations: MOS Codes: 0149,5805,5821,5822,5832,14N,14NX,183X,1N0X1,230X,311A,31D,351L,351M,35L,35M,42SX,43HX,4C0X1,4E0X1
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Brief Job Description:

Family Group Conference Specialist


The position works under the direct supervision of the Family Group Decision Making Supervisor and functions as the coordinator and/or facilitator of Family Group Decision Making, including Family Team Meetings (FTMs) and Initial Coordination Meetings(ICMs) in Region 05 Children Protective Investigations. Work involves coordinating the receipt of referrals, orientation, and preparation of family members, connecting with community resources and setting up the conferences. Work also involves facilitating conferences and collaborating with family and stakeholder participants to determine an appropriate action plan. The position tracks the provision and utilization of services available through local community resources and state agencies for families participating in family conferences. The Specialist ensures families are provided the opportunity to participate in crafting family plans that address child safety, permanency, and well-being issues. Responsibilities include the development of training and orientation materials for participants and coordinating with local community members to secure desired services. As needed and required, the Specialist coordinates & facilitates FTMS, ICMS and FGDM Committee meetings, work-related meetings, and case staffings. Additional duties include the identification and collection of necessary evaluative data, statistical reports as requested, budget management, and conference site coordination. The position collaborates with CPI regional staff, internal/external stakeholders, and administration to create a process that encourages the identification of family strengths to resolve family issues and achieve safety, permanency, and well-being for the involved children. Other job duties may be determined as needed. After Hours facilitating FTMs when needed The position interacts routinely with Family and Protective Services staff, attorneys, and the general public.

Essential Job Functions:

Serves as the primary communicator to the family regarding the concerns for child safety and reason for CPS/CPI involvement. Also serves as the lead in the preparation and coordination of family participation in the process, and assures all proceedings occur in a manner that maintains the strength and integrity of the family group Serves as the meeting facilitator to lead participants (family members, CPI and stakeholders) in creating an appropriate action plan, utilizing mediation and facilitation skills. Ensures the plan developed by the family addresses the areas of child safety, permanency, and well-being through the identification of services provided through available family resources and community services. Reports the details of the developed plan to all participants. Serves as the lead in the preparation and coordination of family participation in the process, and assures all proceedings occur in a manner that maintains the strength and integrity of the family. Also, serves as a communicator to assist the family in understanding the concerns for child safety and reason for CPI involvement. Works with the Family Group Decision Making Supervisor and other Family Services Specialists, and local advisory/steering committees in the development of services to respond to family needs that reduce family violence and increase family well-being. Assists the FGDM Supervisor in the preparation of administrative reports, the collection of regional data associated with the FGDM practice to monitor performance outcomes and effectiveness. Assists in the review and evaluation of community services to identify issues and trends resulting from the family's use of those services. Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain FGDM operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of CPI program policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations. Skill in leading others and developing work teams. Skill in solving problems. Skill in organizing and managing time. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with agency staff at all levels and with community groups. Skill in effective verbal and written communication. Ability to prioritize task and meet required deadlines. Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed, and on-call per regional designation. Ability to attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

None required.

Initial Screening Criteria:

Required Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and five years of CPS/CPI field experience as full-time consultative, supervisory, managerial, social service, professional or technical work which must include: analysis of work problems having an administrative aspect and interpretation of complex written material; or planning, organizing, and coordinating requirements for support services or program operations where a wide range of demands are involved, including interpretation of complex written material or PRS experience. Acceptable Substitutions: Graduate degree may be substituted for the required experience, with a maximum substitution of two years. Cannot be on any performance level reminders.

Additional Information:

This is not a remote position. Will require 70% travel within Region in order to coordinate and facilitate Family Team Meetings and/or other FGDM processes. This posting is for a position in Region 8, however travel to other locations and/or surrounding counties within this region or others may be necessary on occasion.

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Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those 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 Auditor's Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions. You may also contact the DFPS Military Liaison at View email address on click.appcast.io with additional questions.

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