What are the responsibilities and job description for the TJJD - Substance Abuse Counselor IV - Substance Abuse Services (SUS) Supervisor - (AUS) - 57203 position at Texas Juvenile Justice Department?
Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00057203
You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section
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), supervisorand#8217;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.APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS:Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the CAPPS Recruit Prescreening Questionnaire to be considered for the posting. To complete the Prescreening Questionnaire, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login:and#8239;https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=enBENEFITSState 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 DESCRIPTIONThe Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) provides a trauma informed, holistic Substance Abuse Services (SUS) Specialized Treatment Program to youth committed to the agency who have been assessed as needing SUS treatment in addition to participating in the agencyand#8217;s Texas Model of Trauma Informed Corrections. The SUS program consists of: (1) a high intensity treatment program offered at dorms dedicated for that purpose at the agencyand#8217;s secure youth facilities; (2) a moderate intensity treatment program provided through an outpatient delivery model at the secure youth facilities and halfway houses; and (3) a continuity of care program upon release of youth into the community.Performs moderately complex (journey-level) administrative and supervisory program work in substance abuse counseling and assessment of youth. Provides clinical supervision to counseling interns. Work involves assisting in establishing program goals and objectives; assisting in developing program guidelines, procedures, and policies; assisting in developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving program goals; assisting in evaluating program activities; and treating and rehabilitating youth in a substance abuse treatment program. Provides technical assistance regarding compliance with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) standards and grant requirements relating to SUS treatment and maintenance of required documentation. Work involves collaborating with program management to plan, develop, and implement the program and provide consultation, coaching and mentoring services as needed. Coordinates and executes implementation of process improvement plans and monitors, reviews, and evaluates the fidelity of program implementation. Uses training, facilitation, and coaching skills to build systemic competencies. Provides direct supervision to SUS counseling interns and supervises SUS program staff.Works under general supervision with limited latitude for the se of initiative and independent judgment. Moderate and occasional travel may be required. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, different shift patterns, and be on-call.ESSENTIAL DUTIESSupervises the work of assigned program staff and provides training and technical assistance in the program area.Interviews, screens, and assesses clients for potential program participation and services.Provides substance abuse counseling, education classes, or rehabilitative programs individually and in group sessions.Collaborates with SUS specialized treatment program management and staff in developing program goals and objectives.Develops program guidelines, procedures, schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving the established program goals and objectives.Provides clinical supervision to counseling interns.Provides ongoing coaching, mentoring, and training of assigned SUS program staff.Identifies areas needing change; recommends activities to produce a more effective program and eliminate gaps in service delivery; develops plans to improve delivery of the program or to address areas of concern; and coordinates implementation of process improvement plans.Creates a system for peer navigation services for adequate continuity of care and reentry purposesCreates a system of proper supervision for the peer support team and licensed counselorsProvides feedback on patterns and trends and develops, recommends, and implements solutions to problems.Prepares justification for the implementation of changes to procedures or guidelines.Coordinates and conducts reviews to evaluate compliance with applicable federal and state laws and agency policies, procedures, and guidelines, including compliance with DSHS standards and grant requirements relating to SUS treatment and maintenance of required documentation.Prepares and evaluates budget requests to achieve program goals for grant-funded programs.Serves as the liaison to the SUS specialized treatment program management and provides guidance to staff in the development and integration of new or revised methods and procedures.Actively participates in staffing and special meetings regarding the program; prepares for meetings and shares information, identifies concerns and trends, and recommends improvements to resolve problems or enhance the delivery of treatment services; and considers ideas and points of view from other staff members.Represents the SUS Specialized Treatment Program at business meetings on behalf of program management as directed.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.Will be required to travel up to 20% of the time.Actively embody and support the Texas Model by demonstrating its core values in daily tasks and interactions with others.
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAssociateand#8217;s, Bachelorand#8217;s, or Masterand#8217;s degree with major course work in Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Family Relations, Guidance and Counseling, Rehabilitation, or other related social sciences* field, andFour (4) years of full-time wage-earning experience providing chemical dependency treatment services, andRegistered with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) as either a:Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) and Certified in the State of Texas as one of the following:and#183; Peer Recovery Support Specialist - (PRSS), orand#183; Re-Entry Peer Specialist- (JI-RPS) orand#183; Recovery Support Peer Specialist- (RSPS) (Preferred)and#183; Licensed Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC) based on another
You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section
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), supervisorand#8217;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.APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS:Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the CAPPS Recruit Prescreening Questionnaire to be considered for the posting. To complete the Prescreening Questionnaire, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login:and#8239;https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=enBENEFITSState 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 DESCRIPTIONThe Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) provides a trauma informed, holistic Substance Abuse Services (SUS) Specialized Treatment Program to youth committed to the agency who have been assessed as needing SUS treatment in addition to participating in the agencyand#8217;s Texas Model of Trauma Informed Corrections. The SUS program consists of: (1) a high intensity treatment program offered at dorms dedicated for that purpose at the agencyand#8217;s secure youth facilities; (2) a moderate intensity treatment program provided through an outpatient delivery model at the secure youth facilities and halfway houses; and (3) a continuity of care program upon release of youth into the community.Performs moderately complex (journey-level) administrative and supervisory program work in substance abuse counseling and assessment of youth. Provides clinical supervision to counseling interns. Work involves assisting in establishing program goals and objectives; assisting in developing program guidelines, procedures, and policies; assisting in developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving program goals; assisting in evaluating program activities; and treating and rehabilitating youth in a substance abuse treatment program. Provides technical assistance regarding compliance with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) standards and grant requirements relating to SUS treatment and maintenance of required documentation. Work involves collaborating with program management to plan, develop, and implement the program and provide consultation, coaching and mentoring services as needed. Coordinates and executes implementation of process improvement plans and monitors, reviews, and evaluates the fidelity of program implementation. Uses training, facilitation, and coaching skills to build systemic competencies. Provides direct supervision to SUS counseling interns and supervises SUS program staff.Works under general supervision with limited latitude for the se of initiative and independent judgment. Moderate and occasional travel may be required. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, different shift patterns, and be on-call.ESSENTIAL DUTIESSupervises the work of assigned program staff and provides training and technical assistance in the program area.Interviews, screens, and assesses clients for potential program participation and services.Provides substance abuse counseling, education classes, or rehabilitative programs individually and in group sessions.Collaborates with SUS specialized treatment program management and staff in developing program goals and objectives.Develops program guidelines, procedures, schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving the established program goals and objectives.Provides clinical supervision to counseling interns.Provides ongoing coaching, mentoring, and training of assigned SUS program staff.Identifies areas needing change; recommends activities to produce a more effective program and eliminate gaps in service delivery; develops plans to improve delivery of the program or to address areas of concern; and coordinates implementation of process improvement plans.Creates a system for peer navigation services for adequate continuity of care and reentry purposesCreates a system of proper supervision for the peer support team and licensed counselorsProvides feedback on patterns and trends and develops, recommends, and implements solutions to problems.Prepares justification for the implementation of changes to procedures or guidelines.Coordinates and conducts reviews to evaluate compliance with applicable federal and state laws and agency policies, procedures, and guidelines, including compliance with DSHS standards and grant requirements relating to SUS treatment and maintenance of required documentation.Prepares and evaluates budget requests to achieve program goals for grant-funded programs.Serves as the liaison to the SUS specialized treatment program management and provides guidance to staff in the development and integration of new or revised methods and procedures.Actively participates in staffing and special meetings regarding the program; prepares for meetings and shares information, identifies concerns and trends, and recommends improvements to resolve problems or enhance the delivery of treatment services; and considers ideas and points of view from other staff members.Represents the SUS Specialized Treatment Program at business meetings on behalf of program management as directed.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.Will be required to travel up to 20% of the time.Actively embody and support the Texas Model by demonstrating its core values in daily tasks and interactions with others.
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAssociateand#8217;s, Bachelorand#8217;s, or Masterand#8217;s degree with major course work in Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Family Relations, Guidance and Counseling, Rehabilitation, or other related social sciences* field, andFour (4) years of full-time wage-earning experience providing chemical dependency treatment services, andRegistered with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) as either a:Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) and Certified in the State of Texas as one of the following:and#183; Peer Recovery Support Specialist - (PRSS), orand#183; Re-Entry Peer Specialist- (JI-RPS) orand#183; Recovery Support Peer Specialist- (RSPS) (Preferred)and#183; Licensed Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC) based on another