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Harris County · 5 months ago

CSO/Case Manager (Adult Probation)

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$25/hr - $30/hr

Harris County is seeking a CSO/Case Manager (Adult Probation) to provide responsible supervision to clients on probation, ensuring compliance with court-ordered conditions. The role involves monitoring clients, referring them to community resources, and assisting the courts in revocation hearings as necessary.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Supervises clients to monitor compliance with the orders of the Courts

Refers clients to appropriate community resource agencies in an effort to effectuate their rehabilitation

Ensures that all fees are paid on a timely basis

Schedule CAST assessments and assist with referrals and perform reassessments

Maintains accurate chronologicals on all client activity

Assists the Courts in revocation hearings as necessary

Prepares monthly statistical reports

Notifies the Court immediately, through proper channels, of any violation of probation

Implements Evidence-Based Practices such as Motivational Interviewing in caseload management

Ensures compliance with all Community Justice Assistance Division Standards

Conducts face-to-face and collateral contact with clients in the community. May require travel to the Harris County CSCD regions as needed

As needed, observes the collection of urine samples for drug screening on clients on probation to assure that no foreign substance is introduced into the sample

Must work at least one late night each week

Performs other related duties as assigned

Contributes to and helps create a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a cooperative and amicable manner with supervisors, coworkers, subordinates and members of the public

Work overtime as required

Qualification

Community Supervision Officer certificationTRAS certificationBachelor's degreeCriminal Justice Information System accessMotivational InterviewingClient supervisionStatistical reportingCooperative communicationTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree conferred by an institution of higher education accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Will obtain Bachelor's degree within the next five (5) months

Must possess (or obtain within one year of appointment to this position) the state mandated qualifications for a Community Supervision Officer

Failure to pass the test may result in termination of employment

Must become certified in and maintain certification with the TRAS

Must meet the minimum requirements for access to Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS)

Must have a valid Texas Class C Automobile Operator's License and must be insurable under the Department's automobile insurance program

APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE ALL PAST EMPLOYMENT

A COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION; HOWEVER, TWO (2) CERTIFIED ORIGINAL TRANSCRIPTS WITH GRADUATION DATE WILL BE REQUIRED AT TIME OF HIRE