What are the responsibilities and job description for the TJJD - Parole Officer III-IV - (RTY) - Tyler- 47722 position at TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT?
TJJD Tyler District c/o address: 2462 E. Long Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76106
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=00047722&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: https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers 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
Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Must travel a minimum of sixty percent (60%) of the time. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek.
Career Ladder Promotion Opportunity: This position is in the approved TJJD career ladder for Parole Officers. Parole Officers receive career ladder salary adjustments upon meeting established eligibility criteria per agency policy (PRS.15.08) until they reach the top level of the ladder. Placement on the career ladder is dependent upon experience and education. Progression to the highest pay level on the career ladder is dependent upon experience and performance.
Levels of Work Performed by Career Ladder Level:
Parole Officer III: Performs highly complex (senior-level) work under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Parole Officer IV: Performs advanced (senior-level) work under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Delivers the Texas Model.
Reviews master files to determine the current status of youth; and ensures files are updated, completed and maintained as required by Case Management Standards.
Actively participates in the implementation of Effective Practices in Community Supervision (EPICS) with fidelity to the model.
Models a trauma-informed and culturally competent approach with youth and families.
Actively takes a lead role in the reentry planning process of youth.
Establishes and maintains recurring contact with the youth’s case manager, family/guardian, and community support system to help the youth progress towards successful community re-entry.
Serves as a life coach, advocate, and role model for youth.
Completes home assessments for appropriate youth placement recommendations and to obtain additional information about support systems in the community.
Makes recommendations regarding community placements and financial reentry support.
Mentors youth and assists the youth in learning soft skills to function in the community and build self-reliance in navigating systems within the community.
Assigns supervision based on agency policy, Parole Case Management Standards, and risk to reoffend.
Develops and implements supervision strategies to emphasize addressing criminogenic needs, changing attitudes and behavior rather than solely focusing on compliance.
Conducts Level I / II / III / IV hearing requests and reports according to agency policy and interventions.
Conducts responsible, safe, and timely transportation of youth.
Engages in competency-based training in the techniques and capabilities needed to coach youth under the Texas Model of trauma-informed corrections.
Helps youth to identify their responses to stress, fear, and other triggers and works with the youth to learn ways to increase emotional self-regulation skills.
Gains a basic knowledge of each youth’s treatment plan and provides support in learning the skills needed to meet those goals.
Measures performance, documents parole activities, incidents, and transactions and enters data into the Correctional Care System (CCS).
Actively evaluates and review parole quality assurance measures and outcomes.
Participates in the collection Effective Practices in Community Supervision outcomes.
May be assigned a more complex caseload of parolees.
May serve as an Effective Practice in Community Supervision (EPICS) Peer Coach/Trainer.
Reports any presence or perception of racial, ethnic, and/or gender disparities and recommends actions to address 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.
Bachelor’s degree. Two (2) years full-time wage-earning experience in the development, evaluation, and implementation of individual case/treatment plans; assessments; development and coordination of services; placement recommendations and referrals for juveniles or adults on probation, parole, or in a residential, correctional, therapeutic environment; or juvenile or adult correctional officer experience.
- Possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license for continued employment.
- Must have or be able to obtain a certificate of course completion for the Criminal Justice Practitioner (CJP) online course provided through the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) within six months of employment as a parole officer with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).
Preferred:
- Major coursework in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Clinical Psychology/Sociology, Guidance and Counseling, Criminal Justice, Family Relations, an Interdisciplinary degree in a Social Science, Rehabilitation or Education.
Experience and Education Substitutions:
- Completed course hours of graduate study may substitute for up to two years of experience on a basis of 12 graduate course hours for one year of experience.
- Pro-rated part-time experience may satisfy the experience requirements.
Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.
Requirements for Continued Employment:
- Failure to maintain required licensure/certification will result in termination of employment.
This position is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing and any offer of employment is contingent upon results from a drug screen conducted for the agency.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Ability to see
Ability to hear (with or without aid)
Operate motor equipment
Identify colors
Depth perception
Ability to perform tactile discernment
Restraining combative youth
Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over
Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over
Pushing
Pulling
Repeated bending
Reaching above shoulder
Manual/finger dexterity
Dual simultaneous grasping
Walking
Standing
Sitting
Crawling
Twisting
Kneeling
Stooping
Climbing ladders
Climbing stairs
- Criminology and penology principles.
- Risk, Need and Responsivity,
- Motivational Interviewing Techniques,
- Stages of Change,
- The principles, methods, techniques, and practices of parole case management.
Skill in:
- Deductive reasoning.
- The use of office equipment, computers, and applicable software.
Ability to:
- Understand confidentiality and how it relates to juveniles.
- Develop and implement case plans.
- Maintain records and files.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Interview, counsel, and motivate youth.
- Solve problems.
- Develop case plans that address criminogenic needs.
- Demonstrate the importance of trauma-informed care.
- Interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain a reliable transportation with valid insurance and driver’s license.
- Maintain a good driving record.
- Adapt to change.
- Work effectively with youth.
- Help maintain a safe and secure work environment.
- Physically restrain youth when necessary in a manner consistent with instructions received and to transport youth and travel as necessary.
- Investigate allegations of parole violations.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Organize and prioritize workload in order to meet deadlines.
- Work under stressful conditions, with possible occurrences of extreme heightened stress.
- Travel and work in excess of 40 hours per workweek.