TJJD - Case Manager V - Institutional - (MCL)

TJJD - Case Manager V - Institutional

Organization: TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT

Primary Location: Texas-Mart

Work Locations: McLennan LT116 Burleson Road Mart 76664-1107

Job: Community and Social Service

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

State Job Code: 5230

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 21

Salary (Pay Basis): 6,339.37-6,339.37 (Monthly)

Number of Openings: 2

Overtime Status: Non-exempt

Job Posting: Apr 22, 2026, 5:08:36 PM

Closing Date: Ongoing

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.

Qualifications

MINIMUM 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.

OR 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 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. * Social Science degrees include: Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Family Relations, Guidance and Counseling, Rehabilitation, Criminal Justice, Education (or education certification).

OR Master'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 Three (3) 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. Education and Experience Substitutions: May be combined and added to meet the preferred criteria: Certification as TBRI Practitioner or Dialectical Behavior Therapy training may substitute one year of experience. Completed undergraduate course hours may substitute up to four years of work experience (30 course hours per year of experience). Completed graduate study course hours may substitute up to two years of experience (12 graduate course hours per year of experience). Requirements: Must be at least 23 years of age. Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet preferred qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution. Pre-employment conditions require acceptable results from mandatory: Pre-employment drug test; finger printing, criminal records check, and TB testing; Fitness-for-Duty Assessment which may include both physical and behavior evaluations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered when performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Analyzing Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing Ability to see Ability to hear (with or without aid) Ability to perform tactile discernment Identify colors Depth perception Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over Operate motor equipment Restraining combative youth Climbing ladders Climbing stairs Pulling Pushing Repeated bending Reaching above shoulder Walking Standing Sitting Crawling Twisting Kneeling Stooping Finger/manual dexterity Dual simultaneous grasping

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Community resources. Child development, particularly adolescent needs. Child care practices. Case management delivery systems. Case management principles, objectives, standards, and methods. Program policies and procedures. Skill in: Developing, implementing, and monitoring service and treatment plans. Acting quickly in emergencies. Working effectively with youth. And willingness to physically restrain youth in the appropriate manner. Maintaining written files and records. Maintaining order and discipline. Organizing work loads and setting priorities to carry out assigned tasks in a timely manner. Ability to: Assess youth's needs. Coordinate youth's services. Monitor program effectiveness. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Provide guidance to others. Supervise the work of others. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Work in excess of 40 hours per work week, different shift patterns, and be on-call.