Texas
TJJD - Case Manager II-III-IV - Institutional - (BWD) - 55244
Texas, Brownwood, Texas, United States, 76801
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=00055244&tz=GMT-05:00 and attach the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if you are 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 copy of high school/college diploma(s), official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if you are 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: HRJobsrjackson@TJJD.Texas.gov
BENEFITS State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov. Benefits include a 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 moderately complex (journey‑level) to advanced and/or supervisory (senior‑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. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per work week, in different shift patterns, and be on‑call.
CAREER PATH PROMOTION OPPORTUNITY This position is within the approved TJJD Case Manager career path. An employee is hired at a level corresponding with the career path education and experience requirements and may promote up to Case Manager IV without competing for a vacant position after the employee meets: (1) the education and experience requirements for the next higher level; 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.
LEVELS OF WORK PERFORMED BY CAREER PATH LEVEL
Case Manager II:
Performs moderately complex (journey‑level) work under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Case Manager III:
Performs highly complex (senior‑level) work under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Case Manager IV:
Performs advanced and/or supervisory (senior‑level) work under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
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 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.
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Requirements for Case Manager II - Pay Level One (1):
Unrelated Bachelor’s degree. No experience required. OR
High School diploma or equivalent, 15 semester hours of college coursework, and one (1) year full‑time wage‑earning experience consisting of case management work or primary service responsibilities in a residential setting for youth etc. Additional experience considered includes direct care/support staff in a residential, group home, secure, or hospital settings.
OR
High School diploma or equivalent, less than 15 semester hours of college coursework, and two (2) years full‑time wage‑earning experience consisting of case management work or primary service responsibilities in a residential setting for youth etc. Additional experience considered includes direct care/support staff in a residential, group home, secure, or hospital settings.
Requirements for Case Manager III - Pay Level Two (2):
Bachelor’s degree with major in Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Family Relations, Guidance and Counseling, Rehabilitation, Criminal Justice‑Corrections (not Law Enforcement or Police Sciences), Education (or education/teacher certification), or other related social sciences field. No experience required.
OR
Unrelated Bachelor’s degree, and two (2) years full‑time wage‑earning experience consisting of case management work or primary service responsibilities in a residential setting for youth etc. Additional experience considered includes direct care/support staff in a residential, group home, secure, or hospital settings.
OR
High School diploma or equivalent, 15 semester hours of college coursework, and three (3) years full‑time wage‑earning experience consisting of case management work or primary service responsibilities in a residential setting for youth etc. Additional experience considered includes direct care/support staff in a residential, group home, secure, or hospital settings.
OR
High School diploma or equivalent, less than 15 semester hours of college coursework, and four (4) years full‑time wage‑earning experience consisting of case management work or primary service responsibilities in a residential setting for youth etc. Additional experience considered includes direct care/support staff in a residential, group home, secure, or hospital settings.
Requirements for Case Manager III – Pay Level Three (3):
Bachelor’s degree with major in Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Family Relations, Guidance and Counseling, Rehabilitation, Criminal Justice‑Corrections (not Law Enforcement or Police Sciences), Education (or education/teacher certification), or other related social sciences field, and two (2) years of full‑time wage‑earning experience consisting of case management work or primary service responsibilities in a residential setting for youth etc. Additional experience considered includes direct care/support staff in a residential, group home, secure, or hospital settings.
OR
Unrelated Bachelor’s degree, and four (4) years full‑time wage‑earning experience; same experience composition as above.
OR
High School diploma or equivalent, 15 semester hours of college coursework, and five (5) years of full‑time wage‑earning experience; same experience composition as above.
OR
High School diploma or equivalent, less than 15 semester hours of college coursework, and six (6) years of full‑time wage‑earning experience; same experience composition as above.
Requirements for Case Manager IV - Pay Level Four (4):
Master’s degree with major in Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Family Relations, Guidance and Counseling, Rehabilitation, Criminal Justice‑Corrections (not Law Enforcement or Police Sciences), Education (or education/teacher certification), or other related social sciences field. No experience required.
OR
Bachelor’s degree with major in Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Family Relations, Guidance and Counseling, Rehabilitation, Criminal Justice‑Corrections (not Law Enforcement or Police Sciences), Education (or education/teacher certification), or other related social sciences field, and four (4) years full‑time wage‑earning experience; same experience composition as above.
OR
Unrelated Bachelor’s degree, and six (6) years full‑time wage‑earning experience; same experience composition as above.
OR
High School diploma or equivalent, 15 semester hours of college coursework, and seven (7) years full‑time wage‑earning experience; same experience composition as above.
OR
High School diploma or equivalent, less than 15 semester hours of college coursework, and eight (8) years full‑time wage‑earning experience; same experience composition as above.
Related courses or Social Sciences degrees: Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Family Relations, Guidance and Counseling, Rehabilitation, Criminal Justice‑Corrections (not Law Enforcement or Police Sciences), Education (or education/teacher certification), or other related social sciences field.
Note : Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.
Requirements for All Levels
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results from the following mandatory pre‑employment requirements:
Drug test
Finger printing, criminal records check, and TB testing
Fitness‑for‑Duty Assessment which may include both physical and behavior evaluations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of child development, particularly adolescent needs.
Knowledge of child care practices.
Knowledge of case management delivery systems.
Knowledge of case management principles, objectives, standards, and methods.
Knowledge of program policies and procedures.
Skill in developing, implementing, and monitoring service and treatment plans.
Skill in acting quickly in emergencies.
Skill in working effectively with youth.
Skill and willingness to physically restrain youth in the appropriate manner.
Skill in maintaining written files and records.
Skill in maintaining order and discipline.
Skill in organizing workloads and setting priorities to carry out assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Ability to assess youth’s needs.
Ability to coordinate youth’s services.
Ability to monitor program effectiveness.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to provide guidance to others.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, different shift patterns, and be on‑call.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Analyzing
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Ability to see
Ability to hear (with or without aid)
Ability to perform tactile discernment
Identify colors
Depth perception
Operate motor equipment
Lifting 45 lbs. & over
Carrying 45 lbs. & over
Restraining combative youth
Climbing ladders
Climbing stairs
Pulling
Pushing
Repeated bending
Reaching above shoulder
Walking
Standing
Sitting
Crawling
Twisting
Kneeling
Stooping
Finger/manual dexterity
Dual simultaneous grasping
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.
SPONSORSHIP Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
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.
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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=00055244&tz=GMT-05:00 and attach the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if you are 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 copy of high school/college diploma(s), official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if you are 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: HRJobsrjackson@TJJD.Texas.gov
BENEFITS State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov. Benefits include a 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 moderately complex (journey‑level) to advanced and/or supervisory (senior‑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. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per work week, in different shift patterns, and be on‑call.
CAREER PATH PROMOTION OPPORTUNITY This position is within the approved TJJD Case Manager career path. An employee is hired at a level corresponding with the career path education and experience requirements and may promote up to Case Manager IV without competing for a vacant position after the employee meets: (1) the education and experience requirements for the next higher level; 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.
LEVELS OF WORK PERFORMED BY CAREER PATH LEVEL
Case Manager II:
Performs moderately complex (journey‑level) work under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Case Manager III:
Performs highly complex (senior‑level) work under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Case Manager IV:
Performs advanced and/or supervisory (senior‑level) work under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
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 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.
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Requirements for Case Manager II - Pay Level One (1):
Unrelated Bachelor’s degree. No experience required. OR
High School diploma or equivalent, 15 semester hours of college coursework, and one (1) year full‑time wage‑earning experience consisting of case management work or primary service responsibilities in a residential setting for youth etc. Additional experience considered includes direct care/support staff in a residential, group home, secure, or hospital settings.
OR
High School diploma or equivalent, less than 15 semester hours of college coursework, and two (2) years full‑time wage‑earning experience consisting of case management work or primary service responsibilities in a residential setting for youth etc. Additional experience considered includes direct care/support staff in a residential, group home, secure, or hospital settings.
Requirements for Case Manager III - Pay Level Two (2):
Bachelor’s degree with major in Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Family Relations, Guidance and Counseling, Rehabilitation, Criminal Justice‑Corrections (not Law Enforcement or Police Sciences), Education (or education/teacher certification), or other related social sciences field. No experience required.
OR
Unrelated Bachelor’s degree, and two (2) years full‑time wage‑earning experience consisting of case management work or primary service responsibilities in a residential setting for youth etc. Additional experience considered includes direct care/support staff in a residential, group home, secure, or hospital settings.
OR
High School diploma or equivalent, 15 semester hours of college coursework, and three (3) years full‑time wage‑earning experience consisting of case management work or primary service responsibilities in a residential setting for youth etc. Additional experience considered includes direct care/support staff in a residential, group home, secure, or hospital settings.
OR
High School diploma or equivalent, less than 15 semester hours of college coursework, and four (4) years full‑time wage‑earning experience consisting of case management work or primary service responsibilities in a residential setting for youth etc. Additional experience considered includes direct care/support staff in a residential, group home, secure, or hospital settings.
Requirements for Case Manager III – Pay Level Three (3):
Bachelor’s degree with major in Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Family Relations, Guidance and Counseling, Rehabilitation, Criminal Justice‑Corrections (not Law Enforcement or Police Sciences), Education (or education/teacher certification), or other related social sciences field, and two (2) years of full‑time wage‑earning experience consisting of case management work or primary service responsibilities in a residential setting for youth etc. Additional experience considered includes direct care/support staff in a residential, group home, secure, or hospital settings.
OR
Unrelated Bachelor’s degree, and four (4) years full‑time wage‑earning experience; same experience composition as above.
OR
High School diploma or equivalent, 15 semester hours of college coursework, and five (5) years of full‑time wage‑earning experience; same experience composition as above.
OR
High School diploma or equivalent, less than 15 semester hours of college coursework, and six (6) years of full‑time wage‑earning experience; same experience composition as above.
Requirements for Case Manager IV - Pay Level Four (4):
Master’s degree with major in Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Family Relations, Guidance and Counseling, Rehabilitation, Criminal Justice‑Corrections (not Law Enforcement or Police Sciences), Education (or education/teacher certification), or other related social sciences field. No experience required.
OR
Bachelor’s degree with major in Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Family Relations, Guidance and Counseling, Rehabilitation, Criminal Justice‑Corrections (not Law Enforcement or Police Sciences), Education (or education/teacher certification), or other related social sciences field, and four (4) years full‑time wage‑earning experience; same experience composition as above.
OR
Unrelated Bachelor’s degree, and six (6) years full‑time wage‑earning experience; same experience composition as above.
OR
High School diploma or equivalent, 15 semester hours of college coursework, and seven (7) years full‑time wage‑earning experience; same experience composition as above.
OR
High School diploma or equivalent, less than 15 semester hours of college coursework, and eight (8) years full‑time wage‑earning experience; same experience composition as above.
Related courses or Social Sciences degrees: Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Family Relations, Guidance and Counseling, Rehabilitation, Criminal Justice‑Corrections (not Law Enforcement or Police Sciences), Education (or education/teacher certification), or other related social sciences field.
Note : Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.
Requirements for All Levels
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results from the following mandatory pre‑employment requirements:
Drug test
Finger printing, criminal records check, and TB testing
Fitness‑for‑Duty Assessment which may include both physical and behavior evaluations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of child development, particularly adolescent needs.
Knowledge of child care practices.
Knowledge of case management delivery systems.
Knowledge of case management principles, objectives, standards, and methods.
Knowledge of program policies and procedures.
Skill in developing, implementing, and monitoring service and treatment plans.
Skill in acting quickly in emergencies.
Skill in working effectively with youth.
Skill and willingness to physically restrain youth in the appropriate manner.
Skill in maintaining written files and records.
Skill in maintaining order and discipline.
Skill in organizing workloads and setting priorities to carry out assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Ability to assess youth’s needs.
Ability to coordinate youth’s services.
Ability to monitor program effectiveness.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to provide guidance to others.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, different shift patterns, and be on‑call.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Analyzing
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Ability to see
Ability to hear (with or without aid)
Ability to perform tactile discernment
Identify colors
Depth perception
Operate motor equipment
Lifting 45 lbs. & over
Carrying 45 lbs. & over
Restraining combative youth
Climbing ladders
Climbing stairs
Pulling
Pushing
Repeated bending
Reaching above shoulder
Walking
Standing
Sitting
Crawling
Twisting
Kneeling
Stooping
Finger/manual dexterity
Dual simultaneous grasping
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.
SPONSORSHIP Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
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.
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