CPI Investigation Worker Trainee
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), and Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) · Posted Nov 5, 2026
- Vernon, Texas, United States
- On-site
- Full-time · Associate
- $4K–$5K per month
- 2+ years
Child Protective Investigations Specialist I to IV, mobile field investigator protecting children and families
Compensation
Salary Range: $3,816.65 - $5,372.41 Pay Frequency: Monthly
Responsibilities
- Respond to crisis situations involving children
- Conduct forensic investigations of abuse/neglect reports
- Assess child safety and take protective actions
- Interview families and stakeholders
- Document investigations and complete required forms
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree plus 2 years experience
- 60 college credit hours plus 2 years experience
- 90 college credit hours plus 1 year experience
- Nice to have: Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Criminal Justice
- Nice to have: Prior work experience in human services, social work, mental health, legal, or criminal justice