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HOW TO APPLYComplete 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=00055117tz=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: HRJobs@TJJD.Texas.gov.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.BENEFITSState 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 DESCRIPTIONPerforms highly complex (senior-level) work assisting the halfway house superintendent in the management and oversight of a low-to medium- security halfway house facility for youth who have been adjudicated delinquent of felony offenses, committed to the agency by a juvenile court, and placed directly in the halfway house or placed in the halfway house as a gradual transition from one of the agencyand#8217;s high security correctional facilities back into their home community. Work involves assisting the halfway house superintendent in planning, organizing, coordinating, and monitoring the implementation of a multifaceted treatment system, which includes an integrated, system-wide rehabilitative program and specialized treatment programs; establishing goals and objectives and developing standards for achieving established goals; developing guidelines to administer and enforce policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; overseeing daily halfway house operations and activities; developing and evaluating budget requests. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. May interact with juvenile judges, district attorneys, probation departments, and other state agencies.Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per work week. Is on-call 24 hours per day.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSDemonstrates a clear understanding and consistent usage of the Texas Model 2.0 when interacting with youth and staff.Models a trauma-informed interactional approach with youth and families.Play a key role in implementing and overseeing the transition to a milieu-based treatment model.Collaborate with JCOand#8217;s, MHP, Educators, and case managers to support youth in developing DBT Skills and behaviors changes.Promotes a team-based approach that prioritizes skill development with the dorm and classroom environment.Ensure staff are trained in DBT Techniques and aligned in promoting behavior change for positive, lasting outcomes. Uses leadership and teambuilding skills to motivate halfway house staff and youth to work toward common objectives and goals.Prepares and maintains management and operational reports, including special projects and non-routine reports; provides relevant information to the halfway house superintendent regarding the treatment and transitional programs provided at the halfway house.Implements techniques for evaluating programs and daily activities; develops and evaluates recommendations for guidelines, procedures, policies, rules and regulations to enhance programs and operations.Ensures ongoing implementation and maintenance of all aspects of the Texas Model of trauma-informed corrections.Oversees and monitors activities of staff and the youth population; provides technical guidance; takes necessary action to ensure compliance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures.Coordinates halfway house operations to ensure the security and safety of the youth population, staff, property, and equipment; appropriately responds to emergency situations.Cooperates and consults with program administrators and supervisors throughout the agency to ensure common goals are met.Participates in activities relating to the halfway houseand#8217;s compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).Assists in the review of fiscal data and directing the organization and controlled use of resources to meet fiscal goals and objectives.Assists in the development and implementation of community-based initiatives designed to support successful reintegration of youth into their communities; collaborates with community organizations and resources; assists in planning and overseeing community outings and activities on an ongoing basis.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.Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies. Travel 10% of the time to assist with training and support at other halfway houses in similar roles.Actively embody and support the Texas Model by demonstrating its core values in daily tasks and interactions with others.
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMasterand#8217;s Degree. Four years of full-time wage earning experience in a residential setting, treatment or correctional program. One year of work experience must have been in a supervisory/management position.ORBachelorand#8217;s Degree. Six years of full-time wage earning experience in a residential setting, treatment or correctional program. One year of work experience mu
