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TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT TJJD - Program Specialist IV - Family Liaison - (MCL) - 45339 in Mart, Texas

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00045339 You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section

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=00045339tz=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: 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), supervisors 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 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 DESCRIPTION Performs highly complex (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work that involves planning, developing, and enhancing the agencys family reintegration goals. Facilitates a proactive, strengths-based, and holistic experience created with, and for, youth and their families, which begins at the time of commitment and sets up appropriate transitions supports. Work involves providing outreach and service provision to youth and families and increase meaningful connection while the youth is incarcerated. Work involves visitation support, orientation to TJJD services, providing support fo families of youth who have needs beyond what can be addressed through the agencys standard case management and treatment practices. Such needs include but are not limited to family reunification services to address familial discord, parenting skills classes, education for the family regarding the youths intellectual and physical disability, mental health issues, and supports for situational crises like funerals, memorial services, and other needs that may arise while the youth is incarcerated. Teaches assigned youth and families to navigate systems (medical, behavioral health, educational, workforce, human service agencies, community resources, housing, transportation, recreational/leisure) and to appropriately advocate for themselves within these systems. Works in partnership with the youths identified family members, treatment team members and assigned parole officer to provide support and enrichment approaches to bridge gaps and address areas of need identified such as: family advocacy, empowerment, academic achievement, vocational and employability skill development, and a connection to community resources and supportive relationships. Collaborates with parole office staff, case managers, community resource personnel, local and state mental health authorities, local and state rehabilitative service agencies, local and state child placement agencies, and private residential providers. May train, lead, and/or prioritize the work of others. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May be required to work more than of 40 hours per workweek, be on-call, work on weekends and travel occasionally. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Coordinates visitation between youth and family and monitors visitor application process to ensure appropriate approvals are completed through visitor tracking system. Assists with support of visitation on the weekends. Participates in interagency/community committees and work groups which are involved in services provided for youth and families to enhance the continuity of care and re-entry process for youth and families. Provides DBT skills groups and resources, parenting education and support through the Family Reunification Series, specialized services and comprehensive case management to incarcerated and their families. Plans and coordinates campus Family Days. Collaborates with facility leadership to ensure appropriate training and support for staff occurs. Teaches assigned youth and families to navigate systems (medical, behavioral health, educational, workforce, human service agencies, community resources, housing, transportation, recreational/leisure) and to appropriately advocate for themselves within these systems; and assists coordinating community resources and application processes. Raises agency personnel awareness on family dynamics, and the impact that separation and incarceration have on the family unit; addresses these issues at the family level as needed; and advocates for family voice within the agency. Utilizes Motivational Interviewing as a strategy for engagement and intervention, and assists family members in participating in Youth Service Team meetings. Collaborates with division management in the development of program-specific goals, objectives, procedures, policies, standards, and quality control tools. 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. At

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