To apply please go to https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/careers

The location is Gainesville, Texas

The job title is TJJD - Program Specialist VI/VII - Sexual Behavior Treatment Professional (GNS) - 38605

Address for position is 1379 FM 678, Gainesville, TX 76240

This position plays an important role in changing the lives of troubled youth!

Below are some great videos on The Texas Model and a documentary on our 2017 Gainesville State School Football Team.

• (YouTube) Texas Model Youth Stages: TJJD’s New Trauma Informed Approach https://youtu.be/YKtR_2y3pfw
• Titletown, TX: ‘All We Got’ follows incarcerated youth at Gainesville State School and the mentors that offer them a chance at redemption through football https://www.facebook.com/watch/titletownTX/1027628967427787/

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements for Program Specialist III:

Master’s degree with major course work in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field; and

Eligible for licensure through appropriate State of Texas licensing board for one of the following licenses:

· Licensed Professional Counselor – Intern (LPC-A)

· Psychological Associate – Training Status

· Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist – Associate (LMFT-A)

· Licensed Masters Social Worker – Intern – (LMSW)

· Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Intern – (LCSW)

Required:

a. Within 90 days of hire, must have proof of temporary license or approved supervisory plan.

b. Obtain the following applicable licensure within three (3) years of hire date:

· Employee hired based on LPC-A must obtain LPC.

· Employee hired based on Psychological Associate – training status must obtain LPA.

· Employee hired based on LMFT-A must obtain LMFT.

· Employee hired based on LMSW must obtain LCSW.

Requirements for Program Specialist IV:

Master’s degree with major course work in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field; and

Licensed in the State of Texas as one of the following:

· Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

· Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA)

· Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

· Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Requirements for Program Specialist V:

Master’s degree with major course work in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field; and

Two (2) years of full-time wage earning experience as a licensed mental health professional; and

Licensed in the State of Texas as one of the following:

· Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

· Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA)

· Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

· Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Requirements for Program Specialist VI:

Master’s degree with major course work in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field; and

Five (5) years of full-time wage earning experience as a licensed mental health professional; and

Licensed in the State of Texas as one of the following:

· Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

· Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA)

· Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

· Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Requirements Applicable to All Levels:

Preferred:

· Experience working with adolescent offenders in residential settings.

· Experience providing treatment with youth and their families in the areas of alcohol and/or other drugs, sexual behavioral problems, and youth with mental health diagnoses.

· Experience/expertise on transition planning/community re-entry.

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.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Career Ladder Promotion Opportunity: This position is in the approved TJJD career ladder for Heath Specialists. Personnel in this career ladder have the working title of Mental Health Professional. Placement on the career ladder is dependent upon education, licensure, and experience. Mental Health Professionals may be promoted based on meeting the established eligibility criteria per agency policy until they reach the top level of the ladder. Progression to the highest pay level on the career ladder is dependent upon experience and performance.

TJJD addresses the multiple and complex needs of the youth committed to the agency as well as their families through a trauma informed multi-disciplinary integrated approach that includes implementation of the agency approved Texas Model of Trauma Informed Corrections and a Mental Health Treatment Program (MHTP). The MHTP provides enhanced psychiatric and psychological assistance to youth diagnosed with moderate to severe mental health problems and/or illnesses, which allows the general rehabilitation case managers to focus on risk reduction and protective factor enhancement strategies in order to reduce the risk of reoffending. This collaboration allows for holistic and individualized treatment of youth in need of MHTP services.

Provides a range of direct psychological services to youth adjudicated delinquent of felony offenses and committed to the agency by a juvenile court. Conducts trauma informed groups, individual, family, trauma, and crisis counseling sessions; and administers and interprets psychological evaluations of youth at risk of suicide or in need of specialized treatment services. Assists in monitoring the agency’s Texas Model of Trauma Informed Corrections treatment program, and reviews and monitors specialized treatment programs. Assists with related in-service training for facility staff. Collaborates with facility administrators, specialized treatment, case management or program specialist staff, parole officers, and contracted staff, as well as halfway house staff. Participates in or leads evaluations of programs in high or medium restriction facilities, or contracted programs. Participates in Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) staffing for youth transitioning into the community and as they exit the agency system. May train, lead, assign, and/or prioritize the work of others.

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

Levels of Work Performed by Career Ladder Level:

Program Specialist III: Performs complex (journey-level) work under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Program Specialist IV: Performs highly complex (senior-level) work under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Program Specialist V: Performs advanced (senior-level) work under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Program Specialist VI: Performs highly advanced (senior-level) work under minimal supervision with consider latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conducts trauma informed psychological evaluations (including stage assessment), suicide risk assessments, and suicide monitoring.

Develops behavior modification interventions and other clinical evaluations and incorporates specific recommendations regarding transition and re-entry planning and risk assessment.

Participates in Administrative, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings.

Conducts individual, group, trauma, and crisis counseling sessions; and facilitates family reintegration services, as appropriate.

Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment (MDT) team; provides clinical consultation relating to assessment (risks), treatment (needs), intervention strategies, and behavioral modifications to members of the MDT team and other staff.

Monitors youth receiving treatment by contracted service providers.

Contributes to the development, maintenance, and delivery of in-service training for facility staff as it relates to the agency’s rehabilitation and treatment programs.

Documents direct services provided to youth and families.

Engages in activities designed to enhance professional development and to maintain current licensure or certification.

Coordinates and collaborates with program staff in program planning, development, implementation, analysis, and documentation of agency program(s).

Provides advice and counsel by interpreting policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and standards related to the program.

Assists in developing program policies, procedures, standards, and manuals in accordance with program objectives and goals.

May analyze the application of and variations within programs to develop action plans for improving or initiating new programs.

Reports any presence or perception of racial, ethnic, and/or gender disparities.

Performs a variety of related duties, not listed, determined and assigned, as needed, by the supervisor.

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.

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 perform tactile discernment

Restraining combative youth

Identify colors

Depth perception

Operate motor equipment

Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over

Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over

Repeated bending

Reaching above shoulder

Pushing

Pulling

Walking

Standing

Sitting

Crawling

Twisting

Kneeling

Stooping

Climbing stairs

Climbing ladders

Finger/manual dexterity

Dual simultaneous grasping

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

· Psychometrics and psychological principles including behavior modification.

· Diagnostic criteria outlined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth Edition (DSM V), and the Texas Education Association for the evaluation of serious emotional disturbance.

· Psychology and related disciplines; and of psychological tests, measurements, and treatment techniques and practices.

· Juvenile risk assessment, treatment practices and principles, family interventions, and regulatory standards and laws.

• Or ability to acquire knowledge of TJJD and its program management processes and techniques.

Skill in:

· Facilitating individual and group counseling sessions with juvenile offenders.

· Conducting family counseling and family reintegration sessions.

· Interviewing, evaluation and assessment, and in making appropriate decisions and recommendations regarding treatment options.

· Training and/or teaching others.

· Maintaining accurate records and files.

· And willingness to physically restrain youth in the appropriate manner, maintain order and discipline, and act quickly in emergencies.

Ability to:

· Organize and prioritize workloads to carry out assigned tasks in a timely manner.

· Maintain confidential information.

· Function as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

· Provide services to youth in a correctional setting with a wide variety of temperaments (volatile, mentally, ill, suicidal) and specialized needs (chemically dependent, sexual offenders, emotionally disturbed, etc.).

· Work under stressful conditions, with possible occurrences of extreme heightened stress.

· Communicate clearly and effectively to direct the activities of youth.

· Apply the agency's doctrine to youth which includes the ability to treat youth with respect in all situations.

· Intervene and correct behavior and facilitate group discussions and activities.

· Recognize when decisions need to be made, process information logically, make decisions, and demonstrate the soundness of those decisions.

· Read, write, and operate a computer on a regular basis using applicable computer software.

· Participate in ongoing didactic training as scheduled by the agency.

· Work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, different shift patterns, be on-call, and travel occasionally.

· Gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts to devise solutions to problems.

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 Program Management

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $5,888.76 - $8,164.23 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person