TJJD - Manager IV Assistant Director of Interventi

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=104394andPostingSeq=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 DescriptionWe 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.Essential Job DutiesPlans, prioritizes, and performs a variety of technical, training, research, planning, policy, program assessments and administrative activities to support field and contract staff regarding the agencys case management programs as needed; and creates efficiencies where opportunities occur. Leads the implementation and ongoing management of complex program initiatives; monitors, reviews, and evaluates the fidelity of program implementation; recommends activities to produce a more effective program and eliminate gaps in service delivery as needed; and assists leadership teams with the development of action plans to improve or address areas of concern. Provides ongoing coaching, mentoring, training, and feedback to program staff and coordinates implementation of process improvement plans as needed. Establishes goals and objectives; develops and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and manages evaluation activities; and confers with executive management staff to develop strategic plans and long- and short-term goals for the department. Completes and monitors required administrative and performance reports, studies and specialized projects; and recommends appropriate changes to program; analyzes data and program operations; prepares or reviews administrative reports and provides feedback on patterns and trends; and utilizes data and reports to assist in the oversight of programs. Participates in policy and procedure manual development for the case management functions; prepares justifications for procedural or policy changes; and coordinates the collection, organization, analysis, and preparation of materials in response to requests for program information and reports. Actively participates in staff and special meetings regarding case management initiatives; prepares for such meetings and shares information, identifies concerns and trends, and recommends improvements to resolve problems or enhance the delivery of services; considers ideas and points of view from other staff members. Coordinates activities, projects and progress with all members of the Intervention Services Team to assure efficient and effective operation and implementation of agreed upon strategies and goals. 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/i jury within requested time frames.Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.Actively embody and support the Texas Model by demonstrating its core values in daily tasks and interactions with others.Minimum QualificationsBachelors degree with major course work in psychology, social work, sociology, criminal justice (not law enforcement or police sciences), guidance and counseling, education, or other related behavioral science field. Eight (8) years of full-time wage-earning experience in a residential setting, treatment or correctional program. Preferred QualificationsPreferred:Case work or case management experience working with adolescents.Experience and Education Substitutions:One year of appropriate experience may substitute for one year of college (30 course hours) on a year for year basis.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.Completed course hours of graduate study may substitute for up to two years of experience on a basis of 12 graduate 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.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesKnowledge of:Local, state, and federal laws related to juvenile correction system.Texas Family and Penal Codes on juveniles.TJJD policies and procedures.Juvenile offender issues and developmental needs.Individual and group interventions to male and female youth, specifically those in a juvenile justice setting and specialized needs.The Texas Model and Trauma-informed Corrections.The What Works principles of effective intervention.Principles and practices of public administration and management.Budget processes.Research techniqu