Children's Services Technician

Childrens Services Technician

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

17135

Department

Childrens Assessment Center

Opening Date

08/20/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 11:55 PM Central

Max Number of Applicants

200

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Description

About Harris County Children Assessment Center:

The Children's Assessment Center (The CAC) provides a safe haven to sexually abused children and their families - a place where they can receive the kind of care and treatment they so richly deserve.

We employ an extraordinarily effective multidisciplinary team approach in the prevention, assessment, investigation, referral for prosecution, and treatment of child sexual abuse. Our goal is to promote the complete healing of child victims of sexual abuse and their families.

Childrens Services Technician Position Overview:

The Childrens Services Technician works with the Supervisor and Staff to plan and execute childcare activities for children 0 - 17 years old who are attending core services at The Childrens Assessment Center.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists with day-to-day operations of the Activity Center in the Childrens Services program. Coordinates activities and special events, monitors and interacts with children, and ensures the safety and well-being of children.

• Completes reports and interacts with parents, Childrens Assessment Center, and Child Welfare Staff.

• Performs routine caregiving tasks and helps ensure care is provided in accordance with standards.

• Plans and provides childcare activities for children 0 - 17 years old.

• Assists with daily operations of the Activity Center.

• Monitors and interacts with children to ensure child safety and well-being.

• Helps to contribute to the child-friendly environment of The CAC by maintaining a safe space for children to explore and play as they await services, including providing meals, clothing, entertainment and activities, and helping to ensure each child's emotional, social and physical needs are met while at The CAC.

• Assists Supervisor in planning volunteer training and education; oversees volunteers and assists with scheduling and follow-up to ensure coverage in the Activity Center.

• Assumes responsibility for data entry for Activity Center visitors; maintains and updates daily, monthly and yearly reports.

• Assists in planning, preparing and implementing all Childrens Services special events including large-scale holiday events.

• Assists in the transport of supplies and donations.

• Attends child development, child maltreatment and other relevant training to enhance skills

• Other duties as assigned.

• This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

Requirements

Education:

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university

Experience:

• One (1) year of direct experience working with children

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Excellent child-friendly communication skills.

• Ability to remain calm and perform in a high-stress environment.

• Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team environment.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related area such as Child Development or Psychology (preferred)

General Information

Position Type, Salary, and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-Time | Regular

• Monday - Friday | Hours will be discussed during the Interview process.

• 40 hours per week

Salary:

• Commensurate with experience

Additional Information:

• CPS and Criminal Background checks required

• E-Verify upon Hire

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*
• Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the Countys behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:

www.benefitsathctx.com

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position? Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher
• None of the above

02

If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?

• Social Work
• Child Development
• Psychology
• Other Related Field
• Unrelated Field
• N/A; No Degree

03

Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.

04

Which of the following best describes your verifiable direct experience working with children? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history)

• Less than one (1) year
• One (1) year but less than two (2) years
• Two (2) years but less than three (3) years
• Three (3) years or more
• I do not have this experience

05

Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience working with children. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience. Example: "January 2020 - December 2025" If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.

Required Question

Employer Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone 713-274-5445

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx