What are the responsibilities and job description for the TJJD -Program Specialist III-Education Development Coach - MAPS (EVN)-48135 position at TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT?
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=00048135&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: HRJOBSEVINS@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
Provides complex (journey-level) consultative and technical assistance to facility staff, including facility administrators and multidisciplinary teams consisting of case managers, educators, and youth coaches. Provides support for a multi-tiered system of support that involves the Texas Model of trauma-informed corrections in the education program. Provides or assists with providing, support to students in the Making a Plan for Success (MAPS) Center, which includes, but is not limited to, regulating student behavior, supporting social emotional learning, providing positive behavior supports, and incorporating restorative practices.
Plans, develops, and implements trauma-focused, multi-tiered systems of supports in the MAPS Center; uses training, facilitation, and coaching skills to build systemic competencies; analyzes and uses data to make and support decisions and to make recommendations to improve multi-tiered systems of support; provides relevant information regarding on-going progress and outcome monitoring to appropriate administrators. Provides information regarding the Texas Model and MAPS during staff and special meetings and to family members or guardians of youth as directed.
Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, travel, and be on-call.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Acts as a facilitator and coach for processes related to the trauma-focused, multi-tiered systems of support at one or more of the agency’s secure facilities and monitors data, assessments, and other evaluations related to the trauma focused multi-tiered system of support, including the Texas Model.
Collaborates with facility staff, education services administrative staff, and rehabilitation/treatment program administrative staff in meeting established objectives and goals; providing consultative and technical assistance/support regarding planning, development, and implementation of the Texas Model and the MAPS program.
Conducts and attends trainings for staff, youth, and parents/guardians of agency youth as directed; assists with developing training materials as directed. Participates in professional development from designated experts.
Provides individual feedback to agency staff in a productive manner that helps to build their skill in delivering the trauma-focused, multi-tiered system of support to include MAPS and Texas Model.
Provides guidance and assistance with data collection; ensures the fidelity of the data collection process; provides guidance and assistance related to the productive transfer of data into shared information and knowledge useful for effective decision making; analyzes and uses data to make and support decisions and to make recommendations to improve intervention methods. (10%)
Provides or assists with providing anger replacement training (ART) to youth as directed to improve social skill competence and moral reasoning, better manage anger, and reduce aggressive behavior.
Maintains regular and frequent communications with supervisors, considers ideas and points of view of other staff members, and prepares reports on local multi-tiered systems capacities and outcomes, including collection, organization, analysis and/or preparation of materials in response to requests for information/
Assists administrative teams with identifying behavioral concerns and trends, and recommends improvements to resolve problems or enhance the delivery of agency initiatives and the development of regular action plans.
Assists administrative teams with facilitating meetings relative to the MAPS program and multi-tiered system of supports at agency facilities as needed / requested.
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or equivalent. Four (4) years of full-time wage earning experience that may be any combination of the following: youth development coach, casework, case management, or counseling experience; experience as a teacher, assistant principal or principal at the secondary level (grades 6-12) or superintendent: experience with monitoring a special education program or TEA residential facility (FR): or experience involving development or implementation of a multi-tiered system of support or other student behavioral intervention strategies.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree with major course work in education, psychology, school psychology, criminal justice, or related field.
- Experience with the design and delivery of secondary and tertiary interventions in behavior or academic models.
Experience and Education Substitutions:
- Completed course hours of undergraduate study may substitute for up to four years of experience on a basis of 30 course hours for one year of experience.
- Experience requirements may be satisfied by the prorated part-time equivalent.
Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution
This position is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing and any offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results from a drug screen conducted for the agency.
Knowledge of:
- Local, state, and federal special education laws and regulations.
- Public administration and management techniques.
- Developmentally appropriate social, emotional, cognitive, and communication skills for youth and knowledge of cultural differences.
- Systems-wide and individual behavioral supports in juvenile correctional settings.
- Agency programs, policies, and procedures, including facility rules and regulations.
- Adolescent behavior and counseling and guidance techniques.
Skill in:
- Maintaining order and discipline and acting quickly in emergencies.
- Remaining calm and regulating one’s own behavior.
- Physically restrain youth when necessary in a manner consistent with instructions received in training.
- Administering assessment instruments and accurately scoring and interpreting results.
- Maintaining written files and records.
- Interpreting complex written material, analyzing data, identifying problems, and developing corrective action plans.
- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Using computers and related software.
- Using high-level data and informational reports as administrative management tools.
- Compiling, evaluating, and presenting program information.
- Review, interpret, and implement agency policies, procedures, and operating guidelines.
- Effectively communicate orally and in writing with youth, parents, administrators, and other professionals involved in the education and rehabilitation of agency youth.
- Work with youth in an empathetic and understanding manner and foster the cooperation of youth in the rehabilitation process.
- Appropriately respond to abusive language and conduct in a manner consistent with instructions received in training.
- Work under stressful conditions, with possible occurrences of extreme heightened stress.
- Remain alert, observant, and physically able to respond appropriately to work situations or emergencies and to solely supervise a group of students.
- Train, provide technical assistance to professional and para-professional staff, and assess training needs and the effectiveness of training relating to agency goals.
- Prioritize and manage multiple tasks; plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; meet deadlines; work with minimum supervision.
- Recognize when decisions need to be made, process information logically, make decisions, and demonstrate the soundness of those decisions.
- Work collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor.
- Work flexible hours, in excess of 40 hours per work week, be on-call, and travel as needed.
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.
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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.
