TJJD - Program Specialist IV - Family Reentry Enrichment Specialist - (MCL) - 38979

TJJD - Program Specialist IV - Family Reentry Enrichment Specialist - (MCL) - 38979 (00038979) Organization: TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT Primary Location: Texas-Mart Work Locations: McLennan LT 116 Burleson Road Mart 76664-1107 Job: Business and Financial Operations Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.
00 State Job Code: 1573 Salary Admin Plan: B Grade: 20 Salary (Pay Basis): 4,350.
00 - 4,350.
00 (Monthly) Number of Openings: 1 Overtime Status: Exempt Job Posting: Dec 29, 2023, 12:14:54 PM Closing Date: Jan 12, 2024, 11:59:00 PM Description HOW TO APPLY Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at https://www.
tjjd.
texas.
gov/index.
php/doc-library/category/304-forms): TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003) Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028) Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975) 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=00038979&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: https://www.
tjjd.
texas.
gov/index.
php/doc-library/category/304-forms) and can be submitted via email to: hrjobsmart@tjjd.
texas.
gov.
Apply via Email to hrjobsmart@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 complex (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work that involves planning, developing, and enhancing the agency’s family reintegration goals.
Facilitates a proactive, strengths-based, and holistic reentry experience created with, and for, youth and their families, which begins at the time of commitment and continues beyond discharge.
Work involves providing outreach and service provision to families of youth who have needs beyond what can be addressed through the agency’s standard case management and treatment practices.
Such needs include but are not limited to housing issues that could result in the youth’s potential homelessness, family reunification services to address familial discord, parenting skills classes, education for the family regarding the youth’s intellectual and physical disability, mental health issues, and assistance in navigating local community resources and social services.
Teaches assigned youth and families to navigate systems (medical, behavioral health, educational, workforce, human service agencies, community resources, housing, transportation, recreational/leisure) and to appropriately advocate for themselves within these systems.
Moves the youth toward permanency, self-efficacy and self-reliance, after discharge.
Works in partnership with the youth’s identified family members, treatment team members and assigned parole officer to provide support and enrichment approaches to bridge gaps and address areas of need identified such as: family advocacy, empowerment, academic achievement, vocational and employability skill development, and a connection to community resources and supportive relationships.
Supplements services for youth on parole provided by the parole officer to assist family members (parents/guardians) in using proactive techniques to keep youth focused on the successful completion of his/her parole, and develop and execute a plan when youth are struggling with a positive reentry.
Collaborates with parole office staff, case managers, community resource personnel, local and state mental health authorities, local and state rehabilitative service agencies, local and state child placement agencies, and private residential providers.
May train, lead, and/or prioritize the work of others.
Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
May be required to have a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the campus including weekends, evenings and occasional travel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Coordinates and manages approvals for visitation for youth and families and assists with additional support during visitation if needed to increase effective communication and provide support.
(30%) Develops and facilitates training materials for psycho education, multi-family support workshops/groups and/or skills building groups.
Provides life skills, specialized services, skills building training, parenting education and support, counseling and comprehensive case management to incarcerated and formerly-incarcerated juvenile offenders on parole status, and their families; (20%) Tracks and monitors assigned youth and assists in family services and long-term permanency planning for these youth.
Initiates and facilitates meetings between agency personnel to enhance collaboration and discuss case specific strategies for youth and families (15%) Participates and collaborates with interagency/community committees and work groups which are involved in services provided for youth and families to enhance the continuity of care and re-entry process for youth and families.
(10%) Initiates and facilitates youth specific staffing with internal and external stakeholders as a method for identifying needs and obtaining community resources for youth and families.
and coordinates with services provided by others such as out-of-school activities, mentoring, and educational enrichment/workforce development programs.
(5%) Teaches assigned youth and families to navigate systems (medical, behavioral health, educational, workforce, human service agencies, community resources, housing, transportation, recreational/leisure) and to appropriately advocate for themselves within these systems; and assists coordinating community resources and application processes.
(5%) Utilizes “Motivational Interviewing” as a strategy for engagement and intervention, and assists family members in holding youth accountable to his/her assigned conditions of parole.
(5%) Raises agency personnel awareness on family dynamics, and the impact that separation and incarceration have on the family unit; addresses these issues at the family level as needed; and advocates for “family voice” within the agency.
Conducts community visits (homes, local resources centers) and coordinates transportation needs for families if needed to access mental health services.
(5%) 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 psychology, social work, family relations, criminal justice, or other related social science or behavioral science field OR Five (5) years of full-time wage earning experience that may be any combination of the following: (1) supervising or providing rehabilitation/treatment services to juveniles in a residential setting, treatment program, parole setting or correctional program; (2) experience involving development and implementation of individual rehabilitation or treatment case plans, assessment of treatment needs, development and coordination of treatment services, or individual counseling; or (3) working with at-risk families in a social services program or juvenile correctional agency.
Required: · Possess a valid driver license.
Preferred: · Master’s degree in psychology, social work, family relations, criminal justice, or other related social science or behavioral science field.
· Clinical licensure Experience and Education Substitutions: One year of appropriate experience may substitute for one year of college (30 course hours) on a year for year basis.
Completed course hours of graduate study may substitute for up to two years of experience on a basis of 12 graduate course hours for one year of experience.
Pro-rated part-time experience may satisfy the experience requirement.
Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.
Requirements for Continued Employment: · Failure to maintain required licenses/certifications 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.
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 Lifting up to 25 lbs.
Carrying up to 25 lbs.
Restraining combative youth Pulling Pushing Walking Standing Sitting Prolonged sitting Repeated bending Reaching above shoulder Manual/finger dexterity Dual simultaneous grasping Twisting Kneeling Stooping Climbing stairs KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Or ability to acquire the knowledge of TJJD programs, policies, and procedures.
Interviewing and assessment techniques and procedures.
Local, state, and federal guidelines, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to the program area.
Resources available through medical, behavioral health, educational, workforce, and human service agencies; and community resources.
Skill in: Conducting interviews and counseling others.
Operating computers and using applicable computer software.
Ability to: Maintain a good driving record.
And willingness to adapt to change.
Work effectively with youth.
Maintain a safe and secure work environment.
Physically restrain youth when necessary in a manner consistent with instructions received; and to transport youth.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with the public.
Promote reentry services to youth and the youth’s family members.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
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 https://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.