TJJD - Case Manager V - Institutional - (MCL)

Benefits State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at 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. Responsibilities GENERAL DESCRIPTION Performs highly advanced and/or supervisory (senior-level) case management work developing and maintaining 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; coordinating and evaluating case management and program activities; developing and implementing program goals, objectives, and procedures; and evaluating outcome measures for the program. Performs discharge and release functions to ensure coordination of service delivery throughout the youth’s commitment in TJJD. May supervise the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per work week, different shift patterns, and be on-call. 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. Essential Functions 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 case load 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. Coordinates and evaluates case management, program activities, and documentation. May supervise the work of others. Reports any presence or perception of racial, ethnic, and/or gender disparities. 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. Qualifications High School Diploma, plus ten (10) years full‑time wage‑earning experience consisting of any combination of the following: Case management work or primary service responsibilities including assessments, developing/coordinating program services, developing and implementing individual case plans, placement recommendations and referrals of youth; TJJD / TYC JCO/Coach experience; TJJD / TYC program monitor (program supervisor III) experience; Parole officer experience; Social work experience; Experience working with juveniles in a residential setting, treatment, or correctional program inside or outside of TJJD. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with major in Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Family Relations, Guidance and Counseling, Rehabilitation, Criminal Justice‑Corrections (not Law Enforcement or Police Sciences), Education (or education certification), or other related social sciences (*) field, and Five (5) years #J-18808-Ljbffr