Texas Juvenile Justice Department
TJJD - Case Manager II-III-IV - Institutional - (GNS)- 51093
Texas Juvenile Justice Department, Gainesville, Texas, United States, 76240
Overview
Performs routine (journey-level) case management work to develop and maintain 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. Performs discharge and release functions to ensure coordination of service delivery throughout the youth's commitment in TJJD. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per work week, different shift patterns, and be on-call. Career Path Promotion Opportunity: This position is not included in the approved TJJD Case Manager II-IV career path. An employee is hired at this level because he/she does not meet the minimum education and experience requirements for placement on the Case Manager II-IV career path. An employee may promote to Case Manager II without competing for a vacant position after meeting: (1) the education and experience requirements for placement on the Case Manager II-IV career path; and (2) the established performance criteria per agency policy (PRS.15.07). 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 separation are not required to attend the pre-service academy and will be placed in full-time status on their date of employment. Essential Duties
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/Mentally Retarded Offender Program (MHTP/MROP) referrals, Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical and Mental Impairments (TCOOMMI), etc.). Monitors caseload 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. 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; attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies. Monitors outcomes for racial, ethnic, and gender disparities and takes action to address them. Levels Of Work Performed By Career Path Level
Case Manager II:
Performs moderately complex (journey-level) work under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Case Manager III:
Performs highly complex (senior-level) work under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Case Manager IV:
Performs advanced and/or supervisory (senior-level) work under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Qualifications / Requirements
Essential qualifications include the ability to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications. Applicant must fully complete and submit the State of Texas Application for Employment and the required forms (HR-003, HR-028, HR-975, HR-074) and attach copies of high school/college diploma(s), official transcripts, licenses/certifications, and, if applicable, DD Form 214. Complete and submit via the CAPPS Career Section or Work-In-Texas as directed; failure to provide complete information may delay consideration. Resumes do not replace required information; ensure complete job histories are included (job titles, employer, dates, supervisor, duties, full-/part-time, hours per week). 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. Some positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty. Seniorities / Employment Type / Job Function / Industries
Seniority level:
Entry level Employment type:
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Performs routine (journey-level) case management work to develop and maintain 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. Performs discharge and release functions to ensure coordination of service delivery throughout the youth's commitment in TJJD. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per work week, different shift patterns, and be on-call. Career Path Promotion Opportunity: This position is not included in the approved TJJD Case Manager II-IV career path. An employee is hired at this level because he/she does not meet the minimum education and experience requirements for placement on the Case Manager II-IV career path. An employee may promote to Case Manager II without competing for a vacant position after meeting: (1) the education and experience requirements for placement on the Case Manager II-IV career path; and (2) the established performance criteria per agency policy (PRS.15.07). 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 separation are not required to attend the pre-service academy and will be placed in full-time status on their date of employment. Essential Duties
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/Mentally Retarded Offender Program (MHTP/MROP) referrals, Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical and Mental Impairments (TCOOMMI), etc.). Monitors caseload 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. 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; attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies. Monitors outcomes for racial, ethnic, and gender disparities and takes action to address them. Levels Of Work Performed By Career Path Level
Case Manager II:
Performs moderately complex (journey-level) work under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Case Manager III:
Performs highly complex (senior-level) work under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Case Manager IV:
Performs advanced and/or supervisory (senior-level) work under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Qualifications / Requirements
Essential qualifications include the ability to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications. Applicant must fully complete and submit the State of Texas Application for Employment and the required forms (HR-003, HR-028, HR-975, HR-074) and attach copies of high school/college diploma(s), official transcripts, licenses/certifications, and, if applicable, DD Form 214. Complete and submit via the CAPPS Career Section or Work-In-Texas as directed; failure to provide complete information may delay consideration. Resumes do not replace required information; ensure complete job histories are included (job titles, employer, dates, supervisor, duties, full-/part-time, hours per week). 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. Some positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty. Seniorities / Employment Type / Job Function / Industries
Seniority level:
Entry level Employment type:
Part-time Job function:
Other Industries:
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Gainesville, TX .
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