• Job Description

  Req#: 49346
  
  Austin Central Office (644TX-11-AUS)
  Central Service Bldg (CSB), Suite 120
  1711 San Jacinto Blvd
  Austin, 78701
  
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  HOW TO APPLY

  Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at http://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=00033474&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.

  Apply via Email to HRJobs@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) social service or case management work that involves locating community resources and/or long term alternative placements for youth with special needs and/or circumstances who are committed to the agency, in preparation for their upcoming release from a TJJD program. Facilitates the placement process or resource accrual with TJJD facility personnel and outside agencies. Such placements include but are not limited to placement in a long term community setting specifically to address the youth’s potential homelessness, intellectual and/or physical disability, and/or the youth’s mental health issues. Locates new potential placement opportunities for TJJD and forwards this information to TJJD Executive Administration. Responsible for agency collaboration with community resource personnel, local and state mental health authorities, local and state rehabilitative service agencies, local and state child placement agencies, parole officers, and private residential providers. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude to use initiative and independent judgment. This position reports to the Assessment and Placement Program Administrator and may be responsible for the Centralized Placement Unit (CPU) in the supervisor’s absence. May be required to travel or work overtime.

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  Serves as the primary agency liaison between TJJD and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). Tracks and monitors all TJJD/DFPS crossover youth and assists in direct case management services and long term permanency placement planning for these youth. Initiates and facilitates meetings between agency personnel and DFPS. Participates in ongoing local and state collaborative workgroups to improve policy, procedures, and overall service provision internally and externally for youth receiving dual services.

  Participates in interagency committees and work groups which are involved in legislative change and policy creation and revision to provide continuity of care for youth as they transition through various state systems. The focus of these committees includes juvenile justice, adolescent mental health, and permanency planning for at risk youth.

  Performs advanced case management services for youth transitioning to alternative placements upon reentry into the community. Facilitates, attends and participates in meetings to ensure appropriate and timely short- and long- term placement as well as resource provision for youth with special needs/circumstances is secured prior to youth release.

  Coordinates the collection of information and materials required for determining long-term placement options available to youth in need of placement beyond a TJJD facility. Researches available community resources available for these youth.

  Establishes and maintains professional relationships with local and state mental health service agencies, local and state child care placement agencies, residential treatment facilities, and local and state rehabilitative service agencies. Acts as a liaison between these providers and the agency.

  Provides consultative services and technical assistance to case managers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other field staff regarding placements in alternate settings to avoid indefinite placement within TJJD’s correctional environment.

  Initiates and facilitates youth specific staffings with internal and external stakeholders as a method for obtaining community resources for the youth upon release.

  Facilitates meetings among agency personnel to discuss case specific strategies for youth with intensive mental health or medical needs.

  Serves as an intra and inter-agency committee member for various work groups.

  Provides coverage as senior placement specialist when needed.

  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.

  Regularly attends work in a predictable manner, as scheduled and on an as-needed basis, in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies

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  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  Bachelor’s degree. Four years of full-time wage earning experience that may be any combination of the following: coordinating services for at-risk or disadvantaged populations, social work, case management services, or experience in an adult or juvenile correctional, mental health, or detention setting in the placement of youth, or related area. 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.

  OR

  High School Diploma or GED. Eight years of full-time wage earning experience that may be any combination of the following: coordinating services for at-risk or disadvantaged populations, social work, case management services, or experience in an adult or juvenile correctional, mental health, or detention setting in the placement of youth, or related area. Completed course hours from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to four years of the required years of experience on a basis of 30 undergraduate course hours for one year of experience.

  Preferred:

  - Bachelor’s degree with major course work in social sciences, behavioral science, criminal justice (not law enforcement or police services), or related field.

  - One year of experience as a project lead or in a supervisory/management role.

  Note: Any degree(s), semester hours, diploma(s), or GED required to meet minimum qualifications must be obtained from an accredited educational institution.

  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 feel

  Heavy lifting, up to 25 lbs.

  Heavy carrying, up to 25 lbs.

  Pulling

  Repeated bending

  Walking

  Depth perception

  Standing

  Sitting

  Alphabetizing

  Repeated bending

  Operate motor equipment

  Reaching above shoulder

  Grasping

  Identify colors

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

  1. Knowledge of state, federal guidelines/regulations and local policy related to mental health treatment and provision, treatment for individuals with physical and intellectual disability, and child care placement agencies.

  2. Knowledge of community resources available for TJJD youth with mental illness, physical or intellectual disability, or youth who do not have a place to return to upon release from TJJD.

  3. Knowledge of youth placement practice and theory.

  4. Knowledge of community and government service delivery systems and case management delivery systems.

  5. Knowledge of case guidelines, regulations, and policies.

  6. Knowledge of mental illness and the emotional components of physical illness.

  7. Knowledge of rehabilitation methods.

  8. Knowledge of individual needs associated with disabilities.

  9. Knowledge of community welfare resources.

  10. Skills in interviewing and in evaluation, assessment, planning, and placement.

  11. Skills in promoting ideas and programs.

  12. Skill in operating computers and applicable computer software and using high level data and informational reports as an administrative management tool.

  13. Ability to build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders.

  14. Ability to react appropriately under stressful situations utilizing skills in tact and diplomacy.

  15. Ability to exercise initiative and assertiveness.

  16. Ability to relay information.

  17. Ability to convey instructions, guidance, and support to colleagues and both internal and external stakeholders.

  18. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

  19. Ability to handle multiple assignments at once.

  20. Ability to adjust to meet changing organizational demands.

  21. Ability to travel and to work overtime.

  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

• About the company

  Texas is a state in the South Central region of the United States.

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