TJJD - Program Specialist II-Institution Reentry Parole Officer (EVN) - Edinburg, United States - CAPPS, Inc.

Description

Job Description

HOW TO APPLY

Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available ):

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 &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 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: ) and can be submitted via email to:.

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 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

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) offers an evidence-based rehabilitation strategy with supplemental specialized treatment programs and services to youth committed to the agency.The agency's rehabilitative strategy includes a reentry system which aims to connect youth and their families to community resources well in advance of the youth's return to the community, and to execute those plans effectively following the youth's return, to maximize potential for a positive outcome. The reentry system includes preparation and assistance to connect with services in the following areas: housing, transportation, workforce development employment, leisure skills activities, faith-based programming, mentoring, medical care, and specialized aftercare services including mental health treatment, aggression management, sexual behavior treatment, and alcohol and other drug abuse treatment.

The Institutional Reentry Parole Officer performs moderately complex (journey-level) reentry and parole administration work and has the primary responsibility of assisting with the preparation of pre-parole youth, early identification of hard to place youth, encouraging youth to succeed by explaining the benefits of reentry services, and advocating for youth on campus in terms of the delivery of defined treatment needs. Responsible for maintaining status reports denoting individual challenges a youth is having on campus which will be sent to the reentry team to address the individual need. The Institutional Reentry Parole Officer will disseminate status reports to respective parole officers, meet with youth in the facility regarding parole services and expectations, attend facility Youth Service Team meetings (YST) for designated youth, develop and conduct information and pre-release groups for youth stepping down. The Institutional Reentry Parole Officer is located at the respective institutional facility.The Institutional Reentry Parole Officer may be required to work in the facility staffing count in certain circumstances related to safety, but is not a routine job expectation.

May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, be on-call, and travel occasionally.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Facilitates effective interdivisional meetings, training, engendering buy-in without chain-of-command authority; and manages youth's successful reentry.Actively participates in staff and special meetings regarding reentry and other programming initiatives; prepares for such meetings and shares information; identifies concerns and trends, and recommends improvements to resolve problems or to enhance the delivery of services; and considers ideas and points of view from other staff members. (10%)

Identifies youth with disapproved homes, facilitates communication with sending case manager, DFPS liaison and the parole officer to determine a placement for reentry. (10%)

Routinely discusses with youth and families the benefits of stepping down to a halfway house or parole. (10%)

Ensures that parole officers have treatment providers in place before the youth's return home. Ensures reentry specialized treatment needs are identified during youth service team meetings. (10%)

Coordinates with facility case management staff to promote parole involvement and to assist with the reentry planning of the continuum of care for youth being released to the community. (10%)

Serves as the parole representative at the various facility meetings and related activities. (10%)

Serves as liaison between the parole officers, case managers and institutional Family Reentry Enrichment Specialist to assist in maintaining open communication lines and updated information.(10%)

Monitors, reviews, and evaluates the fidelity of re-entry implementation; recommends activities to produce a more effective reentry system and eliminate gaps in service delivery as needed; and assists leadership in development of action plans to improve or address areas of concern.(5%)

Encourages and motivates youth to complete their programming and advocates for youth being placed in prescribed treatment. (5%)

Ensures youth returned as a result of revocation are re-assessed for additional treatment needs. (5%)

Provides ongoing coaching, mentoring, training, and feedback to program staff and recommends the implementation of process improvement plans as needed.(5%)

Assists with developing reentry training materials and conducts reentry training and informational sessions for state school and HWH staff, youth and parents of youth committed to TJJD.(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:

Bachelor's degree.Three (3) years of full-time wage-earning experience in case management.

Preferred:

•Bachelor's degree with major course work in psychology, social work, sociology, guidance and counseling, education, or other related behavioral science

•Case work or case management experience working with adolescents.

•Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Certification.

Experience and Education Substitutions:

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

Note:Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum 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.

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.

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:

• The state juvenile correction system, Texas Family and Penal Codes, state laws and policies on juveniles, and specific knowledge about TJJD policies.
• Juvenile offender issues and developmental needs.
• Best-practice reentry systems for juvenile offenders.

Skill in:

• Identifying measures or indicators of program performance.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Preparing effective project work plans and dealing effectively with correctional and professional personnel.
• Exercising independent judgment in the performance of job assignments.
• Organizing workloads, setting priorities, carrying out assigned tasks by due date, and advising supervisors prior to any delays.
• Providing effective leadership, technical training, and working well with field staff to carry out agency expectations.
• Interpreting complex written material, analyzing data, identifying problems, and developing corrective action plans.
• Operating computers, using applicable computer software (MS Word, Excel and Outlook), and using other standard office equipment.
• Team leadership, staff training, assessment skills and program evaluation.
• Maintaining confidentiality.

Ability to:

• And willingness to be an integral part of the treatment team and process within TJJD.
• To work with a TJJD state school facility.
• Learn and apply TJJD policy, procedures and regulations.
• Interpret and explain laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to different audiences and make clear oral presentations of facts or ideas.
• Express ideas clearly in writing; to write appropriately for different audiences; and critically evaluate written communications.
• Encourage others to become involved in solving problems, recognize when a group requires direction, and effectively interact with a group to guide them to accomplish a task.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks with varying deadlines, and complete work within required timeframes.
• Seek out relevant data and analyze complex information.
• Assess training needs and the effectiveness of training.
• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor.
• Recognize when decisions are required, process information logically, make decisions, and demonstrate the soundness of those decisions.
• Work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, be on-call, and travel moderately.

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 , , or 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 ), 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.