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TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT TJJD - Case Manager II-III-IV - Regulation Safety Unit Youth Liaison - (GID) - 43275 in Giddings, Texas
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HOW TO APPLY Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers/): 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=00043275tz=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/careers/) 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), supervisors 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 ADD 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 moderately complex (journey-level) to advanced and/or supervisory (senior-level) coordination of care work in the Regulation Safety Unit (RSU) and promoting Texas Model regulation concepts. Reviews and processes RSU referrals for admission or release. Coordinates with coaches involved to determine proper action taken before youth is released from RSU. Performs discharge and release functions to ensure repair of violation or reason youth referred to RSU is communicated to receiving staff. Ensures due process is followed regarding admissions and releases. May be required to work in ex ess of 40 hours per workweek, different shift patterns, and be on-call. Career Ladder Promotion Opportunity: This position is in the approved TJJD career ladder for Case Managers. Case managers may be promoted based on meeting the established eligibility criteria per agency policy (PRS.15.08) until they reach the top level of the ladder. Placement on the career ladder is dependent upon experience and education. Progression to the highest pay level on the career ladder is dependent upon experience and performance. 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. Levels of Work Performed by Career Path Level: Case Manager II: Performs moderately complex (journey-level) work under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Case Manager III: Performs highly complex (senior-level) work under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Case Manager IV: Performs advanced and/or supervisory (senior-level) work under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reviews and screens referrals to RSU and determines to either admit or release youth based on violation. Interviews youth and provides regulation techniques to youth while in RSU. Ensures youth receives due process regarding referral, admission and/or release from RSU. Coordinates with dorm staff regarding referral, admission, repair and release from RSU; and discusses and processes the needed repair for violation for the youth to return to the dorm. Reviews youth admitted to the RSU multiple times during a shift to assess regulation, needs, and ensures youth is provided services per policy. Utilizes advanced skills in Connecting, Correcting, and Empowering youth. Employs advanced skills in utilizing the Levels of Response effectively. Conducts and facilitates required Gang Intervention Groups and individual gang intervention counseling per Case Management Standards (CMS). 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, and Case Management Standards. Complies with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Prepares and maintains records, forms, and reports. 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 timeframes. Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Requirements for Case Manager II Pay Level One (1): Unrelated Bachelors degree. OR High School Diploma or equivalent, and Fifteen (15) semester hours of college course work, and One (1) year full-time wage-earning exp