What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager V - Institutional - (MCL) -48667 (00048667) position at Texas Juvenile Justice Department?
TJJD - Case Manager V - Institutional - (MCL) -48667 (00048667) Organization: TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT Primary Location: Texas-Mart Work Locations: McLennan LT 116 Burleson Road Mart 76664-1107 Job: Community and Social Service Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 State Job Code: 5230 Salary Admin Plan: B Grade: 20 Salary (Pay Basis): 5,512.50 - 5,512.50 (Monthly) Number of Openings: 3 Overtime Status: Non-exempt Job Posting: Mar 11, 2025, 10:16:57 AM Closing Date: Apr 30, 2025, 11:59:00 PM Description
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=00048667&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: 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.
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 and/or supervisory (senior-level) case management work developing and maintaining 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; coordinating and evaluating case management and program activities; developing and implementing program goals, objectives, and procedures; and evaluating outcome measures for the program. Performs discharge and release functions to ensure coordination of service delivery throughout the youth’s commitment in TJJD. May supervise the work of others.
Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per work week, different shift patterns, and be on-call.
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/ 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.
Coordinates and evaluates case management, program activities, and documentation.
May supervise the work of others.
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 time frames.
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma, plus ten (10) years full-time wage-earning experience consisting of any combination of the following:
Case management work or primary service responsibilities including assessments, developing/coordinating program services, developing and implementing individual case plans, placement recommendations and referrals of youth; TJJD / TYC JCO/Coach experience; TJJD / TYC program monitor (program supervisor III) experience; parole officer experience; social work experience; experience working with juveniles in a residential setting, treatment, or correctional program inside or outside of TJJD.
OR
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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 certification), or other related social sciences (*) field, and
Five (5) years full-time wage-earning experience consisting of any combination of the following:
Case management work or primary service responsibilities including assessments, developing/coordinating program services, developing and implementing individual case plans, placement recommendations and referrals of youth; TJJD / TYC JCO/Coach experience; TJJD / TYC program monitor (program supervisor III) experience; parole officer experience; social work experience; experience working with juveniles in a residential setting, treatment, or correctional program inside or outside of TJJD.
* Social Science degrees include: Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Family Relations, Guidance and Counseling, Rehabilitation, Criminal Justice, Education (or education certification).
OR
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 certification), or other related social sciences (*) field, and
Three (3) years full-time wage-earning experience consisting of any combination of the following:
Case management work or primary service responsibilities including assessments, developing/coordinating program services, developing and implementing individual case plans, placement recommendations and referrals of youth; TJJD / TYC JCO/Coach experience; TJJD / TYC program monitor (program supervisor III) experience; parole officer experience; social work experience; experience working with juveniles in a residential setting, treatment, or correctional program inside or outside of TJJD.
Education and Experience Substitutions:
May be combined and added to meet the preferred criteria:
Certification as TBRI Practitioner or Dialectical Behavior Therapy training may substitute one year of experience.
Completed undergraduate course hours may substitute up to four years of work experience (30 course hours per year of experience).
Completed graduate study course hours may substitute up to two years of experience (12 graduate course hours per year of experience).
Requirements: Must be at least 23 years of age.
Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet preferred qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.
Pre-employment conditions require acceptable results from mandatory:
- Pre-employment drug test
- Finger printing, criminal records check, and TB testing
· Fitness-for-Duty Assessment which may include both physical and behavior evaluations
Pre-employment conditions require acceptable results from mandatory:
- pre-employment drug test;
- finger printing, criminal records check, and TB testing;
- Fitness-for-Duty Assessment which may include both physical and behavior evaluations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $5,512.50 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $5,513
