What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager III - Female Cognitive Pre-Release Program - Marlin Unit (028890) position at Texas Department of Criminal Justice?
JOB SUMMARY
Provides highly complex case management work. Work involves reviewing and tracking case
management activities; and assisting in developing program goals, objectives, and procedures.
Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent
judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Provides ongoing case management and reviews and tracks case management activities for
inmates; interviews inmates to gather information to assess service needs and review progress
and compliance within the program; and participates in team meetings for individualized
program planning and reentry planning.
B. Provides resource information for reentry planning; and assists in the development of program
schedule.
C. Provides liaison with service providers; and assists with intra-agency and interagency services
coordination and referrals.
D. Documents and maintains inmate program activity and case management records; and
prepares and reviews reports.
E. Prepares and presents educational materials in individual and group settings.
- Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education, Experience, and Training
1. Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by
the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department
of Education (USDE). Major course work in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field
preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required two years
may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a
year-for-year basis.
2. Two years full-time, wage-earning social services, case management, case processing,
counseling, or criminal justice experience.
B. Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of case management.
2. Knowledge of group dynamics.
3. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures,
rules, and regulations preferred.
4. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
5. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the
public.
6. Skill to develop, implement, and monitor service or treatment plans.
7. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
8. Skill in problem-solving techniques.
9. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.
10. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend
repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze,
alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate
motor equipment.
B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving
objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working
protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.
C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include
computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and
automobile.
Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. 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, 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
If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts 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.
*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.*
Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:
Harmony Lopez
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-3139
EMAIL hr.selectionsteam1@tdcj.texas.gov
The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.
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The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the
provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different
position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of
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Salary : $3,872