TJJD - Program Specialist V - Determinate Sentencing Program Specialist - (AUS) - 53186

How To Apply

Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers/)

1. TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003)
2. Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028)
3. Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975)
4. Authorization to Release Information (HR-074)

Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position.

Apply Online at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job=00053186&tz=GMT-05:00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

Apply through Work-In-Texas at https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx.  You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).  The additional forms are available at: https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers and can be submitted via email to:  HRJobs@TJJD.Texas.gov.

Please Note

Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years.  Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month & year), supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week.  If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete.  Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

Benefits

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov.  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 AD&D 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

General Description

The Determinate Sentencing Program Specialist performs advanced (senior-level) consultative and technical assistance work.  Serves as the agency's representative at disposition hearings involving sentenced offender youths. Coordinates agency representation in those hearings and assists TJJD/TDCJ Liaison as an agency liaison with judges, prosecuting attorneys, and defense counsel. Serves as the agency's representative when coordinating with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice-Parole Division and the TDCJ Board of Pardons and Parole. Provides training to TJJD and TDCJ staff in matters involving the transfer of cases from one agency to the other.

This position reports to the TJJD/TDCJ Liaison and works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May be required to work more than 40 hours per week, travel, and be on-call.

Essential Functions

Reviews sentenced offender release packets to ensure compliance with agency policy and State laws governing the transfer and release of TJJD youth to TDCJ parole.

Provides training to TJJD staff in matters involving the release of sentenced offenders.

Provides training to TDCJ staff in matters involving the operation of the TJJD.

Serves as the TJJD representative at disposition hearings as needed.

Provides reports and other information to executive staff to assist in the decision-making process.

Attends all required meetings and workshops.

Coordinates the release process of sentenced offender youth between TJJD and TDCJ officials.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree. Three years of progressively responsible full-time wage earning experience specifically relating to providing services for juveniles in a correctional program or a program dealing with juvenile delinquents.

Or

Bachelor’s degree. Five years of progressively responsible full-time wage earning experience specifically relating to providing services for juveniles in a correctional program or a program dealing with juvenile delinquents.

Preferred:

• Major course work in Social Work, Public or Business Administration, Education, or any applicable behavioral science degree.

Note: Any degree diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be obtained from an accredited educational institution.

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge Of:

• Or ability to acquire knowledge of TJJD programs, policies, and procedures.
• Adolescent behavior and counseling and guidance techniques.

Ability To:

• Analyze and solve problems.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Develop and implement work plans and schedules.
• Evaluate and make independent judgments/decisions.
• Obtain a Class C driver’s license.
• Remain alert, observant, and physically able to respond appropriately to work situations or emergencies including, but not limited to, physical restraint of youth.
• Work flexible hours, be on-call, and travel as needed.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for administrative use.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks; plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; and meet deadlines.
• Recognize when decisions need to be made, process information logically, make decisions, and demonstrate the soundness of those decisions.
• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor.

Veterans

In order to receive veteran’s preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.

Go to https://texasskillstowork.com/, https://www.onetonline.org/, or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.

Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor’s Office at Program Management MOS Codes.

Sponsorship

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Additional Information

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview.  Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls.  If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center (https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en), you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions.

Thank you for considering employment with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.