TJJD - Volunteer Services Coordinator IV - Community Relations Coordinator - (GID) -

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=00044292&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: HRJobsGiddings@TJJD.Texas.gov.

Apply via Email to HRJobsGiddings@TJJD.Texas.gov. Send completed application, supplemental questions/forms, and 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).

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) volunteer services work relating to youth in TJJD custody assigned to the TJJD state-operated secure facility. Work involves overseeing, evaluating, and promoting the facility's volunteer services program. Designs and manages projects involving community volunteers that enhance the rehabilitation efforts for such youth; enlists community volunteers as mentors, tutors, group leaders, and other volunteer roles; publicizes the volunteer program; serves as a liaison to charitable non-profit organizations supporting the youth and facility. Plans and assigns the work of volunteers and oversees and evaluates their performance.

Prioritizes frequent and competing demands, compiles and analyzes data, documentation, and reports; coordinates implementation of the Texas Model and Trauma Informed Care services into campus operations; interacts with volunteers on the facility and in the community; attends local organizational meetings; performs public speaking in the community, prepares press releases for local media; acts as a representative and liaison of TJJD; and has occasional direct interaction with youth assigned to the facility, including interaction involving the independent supervision of one or more youth engaged in volunteer activities and projects.

Work requires extensive collaboration with other TJJD staff to include case managers, juvenile correctional officers, family liaisons, developmental services coordinators, and facility administrators to increase family engagement in all areas. May supervise the work of and train others.

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develops a volunteer recruitment and retention plan identifying volunteer needs; recruits community volunteers in accordance with the recruitment plan; fully screens and enrolls volunteer applicants; interviews, selects, and assigns community volunteers; and develops job descriptions, agreements, and contracts outlining responsibilities and obligations of volunteers.

Manages the facility's youth mentoring program; achieves maximum benefit for youth through careful recruiting and matching of adult mentors to facility youth and maintaining close supervision of mentors.

Develops and facilitates other volunteer-led projects, activities, and special events that enhance the rehabilitation of facility youth, including tutoring, religious instruction, skills groups, and internships.

Orients and trains volunteers in accordance with TJJD policies and procedures; promotes cooperation between volunteers and staff within the working environment; develops job-specific continuing education and makes such training available to all volunteers.

Plans and assigns the work of volunteers; oversees and evaluates their performance and effectiveness, and provides corrective action and discipline as warranted.

Maintains, updates, and evaluates all required records, files, and the Volunteer Tracker database regarding volunteers and the community engagement program; provides such information as needed for scheduled reports and audits.

Promotes the facility's community relations program by preparing press releases for local media, providing community presentations and facility tours, attending organizational meetings, and designing printed materials for distribution.

Monitors, reviews, and evaluates compliance with program policies, procedures, statutes, and rules for assigned program(s).Occasionally supervises one or more youth engaged in volunteer activities and projects.

Reports any presence or perception of racial, ethnic, and/or gender 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 with major course work in business, public administration, criminal justice, behavioral science, or related field. Two years of full-time wage earning experience that may be a combination of the following: working with families and/or youth in a community, educational or institutional setting, coordinating volunteer services, managing community organizations/relations, and/or providing social services.

OR

High School diploma or equivalent. Six years of full-time wage earning experience with progressive responsibility in direct service delivery to youth and families in a community, educational, or institutional setting; managing community organizations/relations; and/or providing social services.

Preferred:

• Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA) credential by the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration.

Experience and Education Substitutions:

• One year of appropriate experience may be substituted for one year of college (30 course hours) on a year for year basis.

• 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.

• Completed course hours of graduate study may be substituted for up to two years of experience on a basis of 12 graduate course hours for one year of experience.

• Experience requirements may be satisfied by the prorated part-time equivalent.

Note: Any degrees, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be obtained from an accredited educational institution.

The position is required to obtain certification in the TJJD use of force techniques to be qualified to independently perform occasional youth supervision (sole supervision).

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Analyzing

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

Ability to see

Ability to hear (with or without aid)

Ability to perform tactile discernment

Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over

Climbing ladders

Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over

Pulling

Repeated bending

Operate motor equipment

Reaching above shoulder

Dual/simultaneous grasping

Manual/finger dexterity

Identify colors

Walking

Depth perception

Standing

Sitting

Crawling

Twisting

Kneeling

Pushing

Stooping

Climbing stairs

Restraining combative youth

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Community resources and administration.

• Principles and practices of marketing programs.

• Business English, spelling, and punctuation.

Skill in:

• Public and human relations and in dealing with the general public.

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the public and community organizations.

• Operating computers and applicable computer software.

• Maintaining records.

• Preparing and maintaining reports.

Ability to:

• Oversee, evaluate, and promote volunteer programs.

• Develop in-service training.

• Identify resources conducive to volunteer programs.

• Understand, interpret, and explain TJJD policies and procedures.

• Organize workloads.

• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

• Set goals.

• Meet deadlines.

• Plan, organize, and coordinate volunteer assignments.

• Oversee and evaluate the performance and effectiveness of volunteers.

• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor.

• Recognize when decisions need to be made, process information logically, make decisions, and demonstrate the soundness of those decisions.

• Serve as a liaison and mediator between individuals and groups.

• Work flexible hours, in excess of 40 hours per work week, be on-call, and travel as needed.

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 Social Services 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.