TJJD - Compliance Analyst II - Monitoring and Inspec

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=107388andPostingSeq=1Agency InformationWe 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 DescriptionThe Monitoring and Inspections (MandI) Specialist serves as a team member reviewing, monitoring, and evaluating juvenile justice facilities, programs, and services at the county and state level through a variety of quality assurance and compliance activities to determine compliance with Texas Administrative Code rules, state and federal laws, the monitored programs policies and procedures, contract requirements, and established reporting requirements. The juvenile justice facilities, programs, and services include: (1) county juvenile probation departments; (2) facilities operated by counties, TJJD, and private vendors contracted by counties or TJJD, including short-term detention facilities, pre-adjudication secure detention facilities, post-adjudication secure correctional facilities, and non-secure residential facilities; and (3) programs and services provided to juveniles by such entities and by TJJD parole officers. The quality assurance and compliance activities include desk reviews, surveys, on-site inspections, operational and file reviews, and development of reports to summarize and evaluate findings and recommendations. Serves as a team member on a rotational basis for multiple reviews and, for specific county comprehensive reviews, may serve as a secondary team lead.Collaborates with team members in the planning, development, and implementation of review/monitoring activities and provides complex (journey-level) consultative services and technical assistance to juvenile probation department chief administrative officers, facility administrators and facility staff, and other county and TJJD juvenile justice practitioners. Participates in special assignments and projects as assigned, including those involving support of the departments risk management and in all other divisional functional areas.Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours in a work week and be on call. Extensive statewide, overnight travel required, including air travel to some locations and instances of travel with little notice.Essential Job DutiesCollaborates with team members and leadership to promote, monitor, and enforce minimum administrative rules (i.e., standards), policies and procedures, and contract requirements for juvenile justice facilities, programs, and services. Conducts camera reviews, desk reviews, surveys, on-site inspections, and operational and file reviews through the use of established technology and systematic data; determines compliance with Texas Administrative Code rules, state and federal laws, the monitored programs policies and procedures, contract requirements, and established reporting requirements. May include conducting special, unannounced visits as directed. Extensive statewide, overnight travel required, including air travel to some locations and instances of travel with little notice. Conducts reviews through the use of body-worn cameras and facility camera systems to determine compliance with implementation of Texas Model kills. Serves as secondary team lead at the direction of program management for specifically assigned county comprehensive reviews; assumes the appropriate duties and responsibilities when serving as secondary team lead. Participates as a team member, on a rotational basis, for multiple reviews. Prepares detailed and comprehensive reports of findings; reviews and analyzes findings and reports the data to leadership and stakeholders; develops and/or reviews corrective action plans, if needed. Researches, studies, and analyzes the applications and variations of programs and operations in order to resolve technical problems; recommends appropriate changes and prepares justifications for implementing procedural and policy changes; and develops or assists program staff in the development of plans to improve programs or to address areas of concern. Assists with providing training to monitored program staff; provides guidance to monitored programs in the development and integration of new or revised methods and procedures. Collaborates with MandI staff in the development of training materials and may participate in the MandI Division hiring and selection process. Researches, studies, and analyzes national standards, best practices, and current trends to assist in the development of minimum administrative rules (i.e., standards) for juvenile facilities, programs, and services.Participates in special assignments and projects as assigned, including those involving support of the departments PREA-related and risk management functions. Reports, through the course of monitoring a facility and program, any notifications of allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the TJJD Incident Reporting Center. Collaborates with departmental staff in meeting established objectives and goals; shares information, identifies concerns and trends; recommends improvements to resolve problems or enhance operations; assists with the development of policies, procedures, guidelines, and