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Form of work***This position will need to reside in the West Region***
HOW TO APPLY
Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available athttp://www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/doc-library/category/304-forms):
- 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=00039075&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: http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/doc-library/category/304-forms) and can be submitted via email to: HRJobs@TJJD.Texas.gov.
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 highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work providing direction, guidance and leadership to the county probation departments including the juvenile boards, regional associations, Chief Probation Officers and regional post-adjudicated facilities for youth who have been adjudicated delinquent and committed to county operated post adjudicated facilities, or are under the supervision or monitoring of local probation departments. This position is responsible for the oversight of the regionalization plans; for approving plans and protocols related to regionalization, and for monitoring program quality and accountability to the regionalization plans. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides consultation and direction to the regional associations in the development of the regional plans.
Assists in the process of approving regional plans and protocols.
Monitors the regions for adherence to the developed regional plans; ensures program quality, integrity, and accountability.
Provides training regarding best practices to local probation departments participating in the regionalization plan to ensure state funds are utilized to maximum benefit.
Assists in the development and implementation of research-based programs.
Monitors contracts and established program measures for the regionalization plans.
Analyzes facility, county, and regional data regarding outcome measures and provides feedback to local probation departments, regional associations, TJJD senior management, and executive staff so that this data may be used to improve programs and services, as well as in planning and decision making efforts.
Provides data-based reports on the performance of specific programs and placements to assist in maximizing the impact of the state funds and the Regionalization plans, and to assist in the implementation of best practices approaches.
Develops policies, procedures, manuals, and standards in accordance with program objectives and goals.
May review guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations and establish priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals.
May interact with juvenile judges, district attorneys, probation departments, and other state agencies.
May review and approve budgets.
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 time frames.
Regularly attends work in a predictable manner, as scheduled and on an as-needed basis, in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree. Seven years of full-time wage earning experience that may be a combination of the following: experience with youth or adults in a residential, treatment or correctional setting, or in a probation or parole program. Two of the seven years' experience must be working with youth. Three years of the required experience must be in a supervisory/management position that oversees, manages, or directs a program or operation involving the type of work described above or in a senior-level position involving the performance of such work with a high level of responsibility and limited or minimal supervision.
Completed course hours of graduate study may be substituted for up to two years of experience on a basis of 12 graduate course hours for one year of experience.
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social sciences, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
Note: All degree(s), semester hours, diploma(s), or GED required to meet minimum qualifications must be obtained from an accredited educational institution. Experience requirements may be satisfied by the prorated part-time equivalent.
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 Heavy lifting, up to 25 lbs. Heavy carrying, up to 25 lbs. Pulling Alphabetizing Repeated bending Operate motor equipment Reaching above shoulder Grasping Identify colorsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing probation, juvenile boards, and similar entities involved in the rehabilitation of youth who have been adjudicated delinquent and committed to county-operated post adjudication facilities, or are under the supervision or monitoring of local probation departments.
- Knowledge of treatment programs and best practices for juvenile offenders.
- Knowledge of research and evidence-based programs and curricula.
- Knowledge of program development and implementation.
- Knowledge of program monitoring and fidelity of implementation.
- Knowledge of juvenile probation departments and facility administration including both pre- and post-adjudication facility standards.
- Ability to communicate effectively and explain policies and procedures to staff and the public, through both written and verbal expression.
- Ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, and to maintain a professional, courteous demeanor.
- Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Skill to analyze data and write reports.
- Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Skill to review technical data and create technical and management reports and/or direct the preparation of technical and management reports.
- Ability to manage business functions, division, or department activities.
- Ability to establish goals and objectives and devise solutions to administrative problems.
- Ability to process information logically, make decisions, and to demonstrate the soundness of those decisions.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; and meet deadlines.
- Ability to recognize when decisions need to be made, process information logically, make decisions, and demonstrate the soundness of those decisions.
- Ability to travel.
- Ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week.
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 MOS Codes.
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.
