SWI Screener
Texas Health and Human Services
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Plano, TX
Salary:
$4,263.16
-
$6,779.25
per month
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
This is a WEEKEND position, with two shifts Thursday through Sunday or Friday through Monday (THIS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE). This position can be housed at any DFPS building or may be eligible to telework. Also it is expected screeners rotate holidays.
There are no direct military occupation(s) that relate to the responsibilities, and registration or licensure requirements for this position. All active duty, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications for this position.
SWI Screener
Statewide Intake Screeners perform advanced consultative child protective services work for Children’s Protective Investigation (CPI) and Residential Child Care Investigations (RCI). The work includes reviewing a subset of CPI P2 intakes and all PN intakes for appropriate assignment for investigations, alternative response (AR) or other appropriate actions and reviewing RCI P1 and P2 intakes to ensure correct prioritization and appropriate assignment for investigations or other appropriate action. Screeners will provide at least minimal preliminary investigation actions to identify the need for intervention or the type of intervention warranted. Screeners provide appropriate case decisions regarding intake prioritization and assignment for investigations based on agency guidelines and child safety concerns. Screeners must contact appropriate collaterals to obtain substantive information during screening to guide case assessments. Screeners also provide input and guidance to staff on case decisions as needed. Decisions are based on TFC statues, TAC codes, DFPS policy, sound judgment and quality social work practice. Screeners will consult with their immediate supervisors for guidance on marginal cases or cases requiring special consideration for handling. Screeners maintain and manage a large, fluid workload of intakes which must remain in compliance with agency time frames and guidelines for response. Screeners will provide consultation and assistance to staff regarding complex cases and issues serving as a peer consultant. Screener will also manage other duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions
NA
Initial Selection Criteria
Currently employed with DFPS as an Investigator IV or higher; or have at least five years of Child Protective Investigations experience within the last eight years; a four-year college degree. Supervisor experience preferred.
Additional Information
This position can be housed at any DFPS building with the region of the unit or may be eligible to telework. Screeners are also expected to rotate holidays and work some weekends. CPI stipend is excluded for this position.
MOS Code
There are no direct military occupation(s) that relate to the responsibilities, and registration or licensure requirements for this position. All active duty, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications for this position.
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.
I-9 Form - Click here to download the I-9 form.
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.
I-9 Form - Click here to download the I-9 form.
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.
This is a WEEKEND position, with two shifts Thursday through Sunday or Friday through Monday (THIS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE). This position can be housed at any DFPS building or may be eligible to telework. Also it is expected screeners rotate holidays.
There are no direct military occupation(s) that relate to the responsibilities, and registration or licensure requirements for this position. All active duty, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications for this position.
SWI Screener
Statewide Intake Screeners perform advanced consultative child protective services work for Children’s Protective Investigation (CPI) and Residential Child Care Investigations (RCI). The work includes reviewing a subset of CPI P2 intakes and all PN intakes for appropriate assignment for investigations, alternative response (AR) or other appropriate actions and reviewing RCI P1 and P2 intakes to ensure correct prioritization and appropriate assignment for investigations or other appropriate action. Screeners will provide at least minimal preliminary investigation actions to identify the need for intervention or the type of intervention warranted. Screeners provide appropriate case decisions regarding intake prioritization and assignment for investigations based on agency guidelines and child safety concerns. Screeners must contact appropriate collaterals to obtain substantive information during screening to guide case assessments. Screeners also provide input and guidance to staff on case decisions as needed. Decisions are based on TFC statues, TAC codes, DFPS policy, sound judgment and quality social work practice. Screeners will consult with their immediate supervisors for guidance on marginal cases or cases requiring special consideration for handling. Screeners maintain and manage a large, fluid workload of intakes which must remain in compliance with agency time frames and guidelines for response. Screeners will provide consultation and assistance to staff regarding complex cases and issues serving as a peer consultant. Screener will also manage other duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions
- Reviews CPI and RCI Intakes to ensure consistent and appropriate application of policy and procedure and optimal service level to cover intakes assigned.
- Reviews CPI and RCI Intakes to ensure content is sufficient to assess location, child safety, and degree of harm, and establish priorities and case handling.
- Assesses severity of the circumstances according to department policies and procedures, reviews Intakes for determination of priority, allegation type and handling.
- Reviews and documents all case related history in IMPACT and CLASS, reviews and documents criminal history and TIERS
- Obtains and enters data detailed in collateral contacts concerning the alleged abuse/neglect of children.
- Provides policy information to the public as well as other information and referral services.
- Relays reports of abuse neglect (intakes) to appropriate CPI and RCI field staff or outside agencies.
- Maintains accurate records of all work performed or as required by management.
- Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit and program operations.
- Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy.
- Knowledge of the Texas Family Code and Texas Administrative Code (TAC) as related to child abuse/neglect.
- Knowledge of normal child development and family dynamics.
- Skill in applying social work principles.
- Skill in applying and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Skill in effective written and verbal communication.
- Ability to organize workload.
- Ability to offer sound advice/instructions concerning clients’ needs and safety.
- Ability to work in highly emotional situations.
- Skill in computer operations to perform duties.
- Ability to elicit information relative to the determination of the likelihood of abuse/neglect/exploitation of children.
- Ability to empathize with and provide encouragement to clients and their families.
- Ability to data enter into the system while gathering information on the phone.
NA
Initial Selection Criteria
Currently employed with DFPS as an Investigator IV or higher; or have at least five years of Child Protective Investigations experience within the last eight years; a four-year college degree. Supervisor experience preferred.
Additional Information
This position can be housed at any DFPS building with the region of the unit or may be eligible to telework. Screeners are also expected to rotate holidays and work some weekends. CPI stipend is excluded for this position.
MOS Code
There are no direct military occupation(s) that relate to the responsibilities, and registration or licensure requirements for this position. All active duty, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications for this position.
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.
I-9 Form - Click here to download the I-9 form.
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.
I-9 Form - Click here to download the I-9 form.
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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