TJJD - Case Manger II/ III/ IV - Regulation Safety

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=107702andPostingSeq=1Agency InformationThis Job Posting is for TJJD Internal Employees OnlyWe are committed to transforming lives and building safter communities by working collaboratively, communicating openly, and upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. Our team models accountability, transparency, and respect, taking proactive steps to ensure the physical and emotional safety of youth, staff, and the community. We strive for excellence through continuous growth, thoughtful decision making, and mission driven collaboration, supporting one another while embracing challenges that lead to meaningful, long-term impact.Job DescriptionPerforms moderately complex (journey-level) to advanced and/or supervisory (senior-level) coordination of care work in the Regulation Safety Unit (RSU) and promoting Texas Model regulation concepts. Reviews and processes RSU referrals for admission or release. Coordinates with coaches involved to determine proper action taken before youth is released from RSU. Performs discharge and release functions to ensure repair of violation or reason youth referred to RSU is communicated to receiving staff. Ensures due process is followed regarding admissions and releases. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, different shift patterns, and be on-call.Career Ladder Promotion Opportunity: This position is in the approved TJJD career ladder for Case Managers. Case managers may be promoted based on meeting the 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.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.Levels of Work Performed by Career Ladder 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.Essential Job DutiesReviews and screens referrals to RSU and determines to either admit or release youth based on violation.Interviews youth and provides regulation techniques to youth while in RSU.Ensures youth receives due process regarding referral, admission and/or release from RSU.Coordinates with dorm staff regarding referral, admission, repair and release from RSU; and discusses and processes the needed repair for violation for the youth to return to the dorm.Reviews youth admitted to the RSU multiple times during a shift to assess regulation, needs, and ensures youth is provided services per policy.Utilizes advanced skills in Connecting, Correcting, and Empowering youth.Employs advanced skills in utilizing the Levels of Response effectively.Conducts and facilitates required Gang Intervention Groups and individual gang intervention counseling per Case Management Standards (CMS).Plans for scheduled and unanticipated leave of absences to ensure the pr vision of group services by an approved alternate group leader. Participates in staff development, including the Agency approved treatment program, group facilitation, and Case Management Standards.Complies with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.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 time frames.Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.Will be required to travel up to 5% of the time.Actively embody and support the Texas Model by demonstrating its core values in daily tasks and interactions with others.Minimum QualificationsRequirements for Case Manager II Pay Level One (1):Unrelated Bachelors degree.ORHigh School Diploma or equivalent, andFifteen (15) semester hours of college course work, andOne (1) year full-time wage-earning experience consisting of any combination of the following: case management work or primary service responsibilities in a residential setting for youth including assessments, development and implementation of individual case plans, development/coordination of services, and placement recommendations and referrals of youth; parole officer experience; or social work experience whether inside or outside of TJJD; or Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) / Texas Youth Commission (TYC) Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO) experience. Additional experience that will be considered includes direct care/support care staff in a residential, group home, secure, or hospital settings.ORHigh School Diploma or equivalent, andLess than fifteen (15) semester hours of college course work, andTwo (2) years full-time wage-earning experience consisting of