Job Description

HOW TO APPLY

Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available athttp://www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/doc-library/category/304-forms):

1. TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003)
2. Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028)
3. Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975)
4. Authorization to Release Information (HR-074)

Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position.

Apply Online at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job=00042924&tz=GMT-05:00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

Apply through Work-In-Texas at https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx. You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). The additional forms are available at: http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/doc-library/category/304-forms) and can be submitted via email to: HRJobs@TJJD.Texas.gov.

PLEASE NOTE

Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month & year), supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

BENEFITS

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov. Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs highly advanced (senior level) consultative services and technical assistance work.

Work involves in-class training and on-the-job training to facility staff (both new hire and veteran staff) in regards to Texas Model 2.0. Coordinates Texas Model 2.0 training with an emphasis on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills. Focuses on creating and maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for senior staff and ensures staff are able to implement Texas Model 2.0 strategies. Manages the training of DBT skills and review of behavior chains. Works collaboratively with facility administration and staff to troubleshoot Texas Model 2.0 training pitfalls and works with staff who are struggling with implementing skills/routines. Maintains communications with the Director of Training, Juvenile Justice Training Academy (JJTA) management, facility administration, and other internal stakeholders to support the needs of staff in regards to Texas Model 2.0 implementation.

Utilizes a blended learning approach to effectively train both new hires and veteran staff on Texas Model concepts. Works with treatment department and facility to ensure all new staff are trained on delivery of skills groups, nurture groups, and behavior chains. Works with facility leadership to help provide support to staff who are struggling with implementing routines and Texas Model 2.0 concepts.

Acts as a resource for staff to assist with program needs, which may include, but is not limited to providing refresher trainings, training materials, training on skills groups, training on nurture groups, as well as facilitating DBT skills groups, participating in FIT TEAM, and providing other resources for staff. Work involves assisting in establishing structured safety and goals/objectives; adhering to all guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; and establishing priorities, standards, and measuring tools for determining progress in meeting operational goals.

Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May be required to work alternating shifts, work in excess of 40 hours per work week, be on-call, and travel occasionally.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Serves as a trainer, coach, mentor, and role model for Texas Model 2.0 skills with a heavy emphasis on DBT skills and behavior chains. This includes both new hire and on-going trainings.

Works with facility administration to assist in remedial training that may be needed by a JCO and develop an action plan for completion. Reasonable effort made for length of time required for demonstration before corrective action or remedial training is recommended or required.

Facilitate a minimum of four DBT skills groups weekly and also observe and monitor skills groups and nurture groups.

Collaborates with subject matter experts and JJTA management staff in the development, delivery, and evaluation of training programs specifically related to Texas Model 2.0 concepts with an emphasis on DBT.

Coordinates Texas Model 2.0 training schedule with appropriate team and facility leadership or their designee as directed and approved by JJTA management. Works with facility training team to provide Texas Model 2.0 training to new hires, including training for nurture groups and skills group training.

Ensures DBT group facilitators are trained and provides guidance for skills groups, nurture groups, and behavior chains.

Works with facility leadership to provide ongoing OJT and Texas Model 2.0 training in dorm shift meetings, management meetings, and town hall meetings.

Trains staff on how to perform the behavior chain analysis. Reviews and gives feedback on behavior chain analysis.

Reports any presence or perception of racial, ethnic, and gender disparities and recommends actions to address disparities.

Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined, and assigned as needed.

Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures

• Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible
• Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.



Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree. Four (4) years of full-time wage-earning experience providing direct care services for juveniles in a correctional program or a program dealing with at-risk youth.

OR

High School Diploma or equivalent. Eight (8) years of full-time wage-earning experience providing direct care services for juveniles in a correctional program or a program dealing with at- risk youth.

Preferred:

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible full-time wage-earning experience specifically working in a direct care position providing supervision to youth in a TJJD state-operated facility (e.g., juvenile correctional officer, case manager).

• Major course work in criminal justice, social work, education, behavioral science, public administration, business administration, or related field.

• Training or certification in a nationally recognized trauma-informed care system.

Experience and Education Substitutions:

• Completed course hours of undergraduate study may be substituted for up to four years of experience on a basis of 30 course hours for one year of experience.
• Pro-rated part-time experience may satisfy the experience requirement.

Pre-employment conditions require acceptable results from mandatory

• Pre-employment drug test

• Finger printing, criminal records check, and TB testing

• Fitness-for-Duty Assessment which may include both physical and behavior evaluations

Requirements for Continued Employment:

• Obtain and maintain certification as an instructor in TJJD's approved use of force techniques. An employee must obtain such certification or recertification within 60 days of employment in this position if he or she does not have a current certification.
• Obtain and maintain certification as an instructor in First Aid and CPR. An employee must obtain such certification or recertification within 60 days of employment in this position if he or she does not have a current certification.
• Obtain and maintain certification as an instructor in oleoresin capsicum (OC) aerosol. An employee must obtain such certification or recertification within 60 days of employment in this position if he or she does not have a current certification.
• Maintains approved status for sole supervision.

• Failure to maintain required licensure/certification will result in termination of employment.

This position is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing and any offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results from a drug screen conducted for the agency and the results of the Pre-Employment Medical Exam Report for hazardous duty positions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Analyzing

Alphabetizing

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

Ability to see

Ability to hear (with or without aid)

Ability to perform tactile discernment

Identify colors

Depth perception

Operate motor equipment

Heavy lifting, up to 45 lbs.

Heavy carrying, up to 45 lbs.

Pulling

Pushing

Walking

Standing

Sitting

Prolonged sitting

Repeated bending

Reaching above shoulder

Manual/finger dexterity

Dual simultaneous grasping

Crawling

Twisting

Kneeling

Stooping

Climbing stairs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of

• TJJD programs, policies, and procedures including safety, security, and facility rules, regulations, procedures, and practices
• TJJD direct-care training requirements
• Laws governing training requirements, professional accreditation, copyright, and failure to train
• Adult education and training procedures, principals, practices, and techniques
• Agency's learning management system
• Group processes, group dynamics, and interpersonal relations
• Trauma Informed Care Practices as it relates to direct care supervision of youth
• Trust Based Relational Interventions (TBRI®)

Skill in

• Physically restraining youth in the appropriate manner, maintaining order and discipline, and acting quickly in emergencies
• Use of standard business software, personal computers, recording devices, and various available presentation technologies
• Maintaining written files and records
• Verbal and written communications
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems

Ability to

• Develop training objectives and formulate learning objectives
• Assess training needs and the effectiveness of training
• Remain alert, observant, and physically able to respond appropriately to work situations or emergencies including, but not limited to, physical restraint of youth
• Intervene, correct behavior, and facilitate group discussions and activities in accordance with agency policy
• Appropriately respond to abusive language and conduct in a manner consistent with instructions received in training
• Work in stressful situations with possible periods of extreme stress
• Interpret and explain policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines to different audiences
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks with varying deadlines and complete work within required timeframes
• Process information logically, make decisions, and demonstrate the soundness of those decisions
• Follow ethical standards and enforce agency policies
• Provide effective leadership and provide training in JCO skills
• Accept and adapt to changes in assignments, methods, policies, etc.
• Encourage others to become involved in solving problems, recognize when an individual or group requires direction, and effectively interact to guide them to accomplish a task
• Work a variety of shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required
• Plan, assign, and supervise the work of others
• Provide and implement agency rehabilitative strategies into training modules
• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor
• Work alternating shifts, work in excess of 40 hours per work week, and be on-call
• Work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, be on-call, and travel occasionally

VETERANS

In order to receive veteran's preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.

Go to https://texasskillstowork.com/, https://www.onetonline.org/, or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.

Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor's Office at Program Management MOS Codes.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center (https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en), you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions.

Thank you for considering employment with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services