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=00042107&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 and/or supervisory (senior-level) case management work developing and maintaining long-term contact with assigned youth, their families, and providers for medical, social, educational, and related service needs. Work involves completing case file reviews, case planning, family involvement and group service delivery, developing goals, and evaluating outcomes; coordinating and evaluating case management and program activities; developing and implementing program goals, objectives, and procedures; and evaluating outcome measures for the program. Performs discharge and release functions to ensure coordination of service delivery throughout the youth's commitment in TJJD. May supervise the work of others.

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

Pre-Service Training Academy Requirement: Newly hired case managers or rehired case managers who separated more than 18 months will be required to attend the pre-service training academy. Case managers who have worked for TJJD and return to employment within 18 months of their separation date are not required to attend the pre-service academy and will be placed in full-time status on their date of employment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Collaborates with dorm, facility, and central support to effectively implement the program (e.g., schedules, safety protocols, activities, etc.)

Monitors client progress through the program and provides feedback on client progress.

Completes initial case assessment and file reviews, requests missing documentation as needed, performs stage assessments, and conducts ongoing assessment for assigned caseload.

Monitors case load to complete transition planning and ensures effectively transition to next placement.

Completes Case Planning for assigned caseload, applies appropriate strategies to facilitate youth progress, and completes specialized referrals.

Conducts and facilitates required groups and plans for scheduled and unanticipated leave of absences to ensure the provision of group services by an approved alternate group leader.

Participates in staff development, including the Agency approved treatment program, group facilitation, Case Management Standards (CMS), and casework training.

Provides individual intervention to assigned caseload and family contacts.

Completes documentation of services, progress in programs, stage assessment data entry, and maintains casework sub-file.

Reads, reviews, and properly applies information found in youth records related to the youth health and safety and to the security of the facility; and provides appropriate information to other staff.

Complies with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and prepares and maintains records, forms, and reports.

Coordinates and evaluates case management, program activities, and documentation.

May supervise the work of others.

Monitors and 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

High School Diploma, plus ten (10) years full-time wage-earning experience consisting of any combination of the following:

Case management work or primary service responsibilities including assessments, developing/coordinating program services, developing and implementing individual case plans, placement recommendations and referrals of youth; TJJD / TYC JCO/Coach experience; TJJD / TYC program monitor (program supervisor III) experience; parole officer experience; social work experience; experience working with juveniles in a residential setting, treatment, or correctional program inside or outside of TJJD.

OR

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree with major in Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Family Relations, Guidance and Counseling, Rehabilitation, Criminal Justice-Corrections (not Law Enforcement or Police Sciences), Education (or education certification), or other related social sciences (*) field, and

Five (5) years full-time wage-earning experience consisting of any combination of the following:

Case management work or primary service responsibilities including assessments, developing/coordinating program services, developing and implementing individual case plans, placement recommendations and referrals of youth; TJJD / TYC JCO/Coach experience; TJJD / TYC program monitor (program supervisor III) experience; parole officer experience; social work experience; experience working with juveniles in a residential setting, treatment, or correctional program inside or outside of TJJD.

* Social Science degrees include: Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Family Relations, Guidance and Counseling, Rehabilitation, Criminal Justice, Education (or education certification).

OR

Master's degree with major in Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Family Relations, Guidance and Counseling, Rehabilitation, Criminal Justice-Corrections (not Law Enforcement or Police Sciences), Education (or education certification), or other related social sciences (*) field, and

Three (3) years full-time wage-earning experience consisting of any combination of the following:

Case management work or primary service responsibilities including assessments, developing/coordinating program services, developing and implementing individual case plans, placement recommendations and referrals of youth; TJJD / TYC JCO/Coach experience; TJJD / TYC program monitor (program supervisor III) experience; parole officer experience; social work experience; experience working with juveniles in a residential setting, treatment, or correctional program inside or outside of TJJD.

Education and Experience Substitutions:

May be combined and added to meet the preferred criteria:

Certification as TBRI Practitioner or Dialectical Behavior Therapy training may substitute one year of experience.

Completed undergraduate course hours may substitute up to four years of work experience (30 course hours per year of experience).

Completed graduate study course hours may substitute up to two years of experience (12 graduate course hours per year of experience).

Requirements: Must be at least 23 years of age.

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

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of community resources.

• Knowledge of child development, particularly adolescent needs.

• Knowledge of child care practices.

• Knowledge of case management delivery systems.

• Knowledge of case management principles, objectives, standards, and methods.

• Knowledge of program policies and procedures

• Skill in developing, implementing, and monitoring service and treatment plans.
• Skill in acting quickly in emergencies.
• Skill in working effectively with youth.
• Skill in willingness to physically restrain youth in the appropriate manner.
• Skill in maintaining written files and records.
• Skill in maintaining order and discipline.

• Skill in organizing work-loads and setting priorities to carry out assigned tasks in a timely manner.

• Skill in analyzing.

• Ability to see with or without vision aid.

• Ability to hear with or without hearing aid.

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

• Ability toperform tactile discernment.

• Ability to assess youth's needs.

• Ability to coordinate youth's services.

• Ability to monitor program effectiveness.

• Ability to provide guidance to others.

• Ability to supervise the work of others.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Ability to work in excess of 40 hours per work week, different shift patterns, and be on-call.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

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

Identify colors

Depth perception

Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over

Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over

Operate motor equipment

Restraining combative youth

Climbing ladders

Climbing stairs

Pulling

Pushing

Repeated bending

Reaching above shoulder

Walking

Standing

Sitting

Crawling

Twisting

Kneeling

Stooping

Finger/manual dexterity

Dual simultaneous grasping