What are the responsibilities and job description for the TJJD - Case Manager II-III-IV - Institutional - (MCL)- 55428 position at Texas Juvenile Justice Department?
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=00055248&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 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: hrjobsmart@tjjd.texas.gov.
Apply via Email to hrjobsmart@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), 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 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&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
Performs routine (journey-level) case management work to develop and maintain long-term contact with assigned youth, their families, and providers for medical, social, educational, and related service needs. Work involves completing case file reviews, case planning, family involvement and group service delivery, developing goals, and evaluating outcomes. Performs discharge and release functions to ensure coordination of service delivery throughout the youth’s commitment in TJJD.
Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May be required to working in excess of 40 hours per work week, different shift patterns, and be on-call.
Career Path Promotion Opportunity: This position is not included the approved TJJD Case Manager II-IV career path. An employee is hired at this level because he/she does not meet the minimum education and experience requirements for placement on the Case Manager II-IV career path. An employee may promote to Case Manager II without competing for a vacant position after the employee meets: (1) the education and experience requirements for placement on the Case Manager II-IV career path; and (2) the established performance criteria per agency policy (PRS.15.07).
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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Conducts and completes initial case assessment and file reviews, requests missing documentation as needed, performs stage assessments, and conducts ongoing assessment for assigned caseload.
Completes Case Planning for assigned caseload, applies appropriate strategies to facilitate youth progress and specialized referrals (e.g. additional assessments, Mental Health Treatment Program/Mentally Retarded Offender Program (MHTP/MROP) referrals, Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical and Mental Impairments (TCOOMMI), etc.).
Monitors case load in order to complete transition planning.
Conducts and facilitates required groups for assigned caseload and 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, Case Management Standards (CMS), and casework training.
Provides individual counseling to assigned caseload and family contacts.
Completes documentation of services, stage assessment data entry, and maintains casework sub-file.
Reads, reviews, and properly applies information found in youth records related to the youth health and safety and to the security of the facility; and provides appropriate information to other staff.
Complies with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and 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.
Salary : $57,221 - $66,679