Training Contract With Cps In Bexar
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ACS is required by law to investigate all reports of possible abuse or neglect that we receive from the SCR. A Child Protective Specialist (CPS) is an ACS employee who has been trained to work with families to assess the safety of children and help family members in obtaining assistance.
Forcefully Enter Your Home: CPS cannot enter a home without permission unless they have obtained a court order. Compel an Individual to Take a Drug Test: CPS can request that an individual undergo a drug test, but they can only require a parent to do so with a court order.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in social work, counseling, early childhood education, psychology, criminal justice, elementary or secondary education, or a related field is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
Before you're qualified to begin any type of social work practice—CPS social worker, clinical social worker, medical social worker, etc. —you have to earn a degree in social work. For CPS work—particularly if you want to rise to the managerial level—one of the most useful degrees to earn is a Master of Social Work.
For a Human Service Technician, a college degree is not required. For all CPI and CPS caseworker positions, a Bachelor's degree is preferred. Commensurate combination of education and experience can be substituted.
House Bill 567 Clarifies The Definition of Child Neglect Texas House Bill 567 became law on and goes into effect on September 1, 2021; it takes an important step in giving back some parental rights in CPS cases by clarifying the definition of child neglect.
You may refuse. CPS can ask a judge to make you let them talk to your child or they may, if the allegations are serious enough, remove your child. If you refuse, be aware that the school can consent to an interview.
If CPS arrives at your home, remain calm and respectful. You have the right to ask for identification and the reason for their visit. Unless caseworkers have a court order or believe your child is in immediate danger, you can refuse to let them enter your home.
How to become a CPS worker Learn your state and district's licensing requirements. Earn a degree. Gain entry-level employment at a CPS agency. Earn an MSW. Become licensed. Continuous training and education.