Job DescriptionHOW TO APPLYComplete 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): 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?job00020538GMT-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:HRJobsTJJD.Texas.gov.Apply via Email to HRJobsTJJD.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 NOTEYour 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.BENEFITSState 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 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 DESCRIPTIONThis position performs routine (journey-level) social service and case management work while assisting the parole supervisor and parole officers at the assigned office with a variety of activities involving a youth’s successful reintegration into the community and compliance with the parole success plan.The various activities for which assistance is provided include coordinating the agency’s electronic monitoring program for youth under supervision of TJJD parole; verifying and monitoring the youth’s location, daily schedule, and required activities; matching the needs of the youth with the services available in the community; scheduling the youth’s office visits; planning unscheduled visits to the youth’s school, work sites, and home; the completion and review of case management forms; maintaining case management files; entering information into databases; transporting youth to activities, assisting parole officers in preparing for Level I due process hearings when revocation of parole status is being considered; and accompanying the parole officers as needed when they conduct in-person meetings and high-risk home visits.In addition, this position performs routine administrative support or technical program assistance work related to parole services.
May train others on related processes.Work is performed under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment outside of established policies, procedures and guidelines.Requires extensive collaboration with parole officers, and interaction with paroled youth, their family members, youth advocates, representatives from community organizations and groups, and service providers.Work may be performed outside of normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.In addition, overnight travel (e.g., for training) and overtime may occasionally be required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPerforms a variety of general office duties.
Answers and routes incoming telephone calls.
Greets and directs visitors to appropriate staff.
Reviews and processes incoming mail, prepares mail-outs, and distributes documents.
Orders supplies as needed and tracks supply inventories.
Provides technical guidance and assistance on routine administrative processes to callers and visitors.
Maintains youth files and case management data.
Completes required forms relating to case management.
Enters information into the Correctional Care System (CCS).
Files documents in youth files.
Assists with coordinating community service activities for youth.
Recruits new community service sites and obtains memorandums of understanding.
Acts as the assigned office’s liaison with the sites.
Assigns youth to community service activities.
Tracks completed community service hours by entering information on the CCF-560p form.
Assists with parole-related processes as needed.
Meets with youth who unexpectedly visit the office when a parole officer is not available, and relays relevant information regarding the nature of the visit to the parole officer.
Contacts and communicates with stakeholders on behalf of parole officers as directed.
Obtains police reports, contacts witnesses, and delivers subpoenas for Level I due process hearings, which may result in revocation of parole status.
Accompanies parole officers as needed (e.g., high risk home visits and evaluations).
Works with parole officers to apprehend youth using GPS system.
Coordinates the agency’s Electronic Monitoring (EM) Program.
Sends daily curfew violation notifications to parole officers.
Sends monitors to each region for youth being released from facilities.
Reviews curfew violations and sends reports to parole officers.
Sends reminders to parole officers when a youth has completed the EM program.
Ensures parole officers return monitors for reuse.
Maintains Veritrack.
Maintains monitor inventory and supplies; replaces faulty monitors.
Ensures that monitors no longer in use are functional.
Transports and provides surveillance for youth as needed.
Transports youth for a variety of reasons, including to and from community service sites, local jails, and state schools.
Provides airport and bus surveillance for youth in transit through local airports and bus stations.
Collaborates with parole staff in meeting established objectives and goals.
Shares relevant information.
Identifies concerns and trends.
Recommends improvements to resolve problems or enhance operations relating to administrative support processes.
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.Qualifications:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh School Diploma or equivalent.Two years of full-time wage earning experience that may be any combination of the following: coordinating community resources; coordinating or performing case management services, which may include services for at risk or disadvantaged populations; or experience providing direct-care services or administrative or technical support for programs in an adult or juvenile correctional, mental health, or detention setting.
Completed undergraduate course hours may substitute for experience on a basis of 30 course hours for one year of experience.Must have a driving record that meets standards in the Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) ten-point assessment system for school bus drivers.Requirements for Continued Employment:-Obtain and maintain certification in TJJD’s approved use of force techniques.-Obtain and maintain certification in First Aid and CPR.-Successfully complete a defensive driving course approved by the Texas Education Agency or driving safety course offered by the State Office of Risk Management within 90 days after employment in the position or have completed such a course within three years prior to employment in the position.-Maintain a driving record that meets the standards of the ten-point assessment system defined by the Texas Department of Public Safety and complete the required driving course every three years after completing the most recent course.Note:All degree(s), semester hours, diploma(s), or equivalent required to meet minimum qualifications must be obtained from an accredited educational institution.Experience requirements may be satisfied by the prorated part-time equivalent.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 CONDITIONSThe 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.AnalyzingAbility to communicate effectively, orally and in writingAbility to seeAbility to hear (with or without aid)Ability to feelHeavy lifting, 45 lbs.
& overClimbing laddersHeavy carrying, 45 lbs.
& overPullingRepeated bendingOperate motor equipmentReaching above shoulderGraspingIdentify colorsWalkingDepth perceptionStandingSittingCrawlingTwistingKneelingPushingStoopingClimbing stairsRestraining combative youthKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Knowledge of or the ability to gain knowledge of TJJD programs, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of or the ability to gain knowledge of community and government service delivery systems.
Knowledge of or the ability to gain knowledge of adolescent behavior.
Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Skill in and willingness to physically restrain youth in the appropriate manner, maintain order and discipline, and act quickly in emergencies.
Skill in maintaining written files and records.
Skill in verbal and written communications.
Skill in operating computers and applicable computer software.
Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
Ability to be fair and impartial, unaffected by personal bias.
Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, analyze, and evaluate information.
Ability to maintain accurate records and files.
Ability to convey instructions and explanations and to communicate effectively with youth, co-workers, and supervisors.
Ability to communicate effectively and work with youth in an empathetic and understanding manner and foster the cooperation of youth in various parole-related processes.
Ability to remain alert, observant, and physically able to respond appropriately to work situations or emergencies including, but not limited to, physical restraint of youth.
Ability to intervene and correct behavior and facilitate discussions.
Ability to appropriately respond to abusive language and conduct in a manner consistent with instructions received in training.
Ability to accept and adapt to changes in assignments, methods, policies, etc.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; and meet deadlines.
Ability to recognize when decisions need to be made, process information logically, make decisions, and demonstrate the soundness of those decisions.
Ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor.
Ability to work outside of normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and work overtime when required.
Ability to transport youth as required VETERANSIn 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 INFORMATIONIf 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?langen), 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 EMPLOYERThe 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.