Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"I have worked for the Department of family and protective services since 2014. I have enjoyed my employment and grown as a professional. This career path is definitely for those who are critical thinkers, courageous, and enjoy making independent decisions with data support. This position is rewarding however can be emotional."

"I have worked at TDFPS since 2007, the agency has changed a lot over the years. I have had a variety of supervisors some phenomenal and some horrible. You can't determine in a state agency which you will get, however your supervisor will make or break your job. The job itself is demanding but rewarding if you are doing it to keep kids safe."

"They do great things for the state and people of texas."

"Learned highly desirable work skills but compensation doesn't measure up."

What do you like about working at Texas Department of Family and Protective Services?

"Flexibility, building marketable skills for the workplace, responsibility, professionalism, paid leave"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"All I can say is that the job is going to be hard, but the skills you learn will be invaluable to your long-term career. Try to negotiate for a higher salary to begin with, because that will be the only chance you get for a long long time. If you can stick it out past the first year to 18 months, then you'll learn the skills you need to feel comfortable in the job without relying so much on the help and direction of others. If you can stick out out that long, I think you'll find the overall experience worth it, and you'll have a whole new respect for yourself on what you are capable of achieving."

What don't you like about working at Texas Department of Family and Protective Services?

"Unrealistic expectations, no work/life balance, no recognition, no advancement opportunities, poor monetary compensation for the work you're doing."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Start doing more for the employees you have to keep them there instead of focusing efforts on new recruitment. Give us some type of incentive to be there, especially since the money is obviously not going to get any better any time soon."

"high employee turnover for a reason"

What don't you like about working at Texas Department of Family and Protective Services?

"Lack of employee rights and supervisory management treatment of employees"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Treat employees like you would like to be treated"