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Harris County · 13 hours ago

Legal Program Supervisor

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$53K/yr - $64K/yr

3+ years exp

Harris County is dedicated to providing support services for children and adults, and they are seeking a Legal Program Supervisor for their Guardianship Program. This role involves supervising Legal Case Managers and ensuring compliance with guardianship standards while providing integrated social services for clients.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Acts as Unit Supervisor to case managers who are certified guardians

Conducts unit meetings regularly to monitor compliance with program objectives, Guardianship standards, and program policies and procedures

Selects, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff

Conducts or oversees staff conferences, six-month performance evaluations, initiates and implements disciplinary actions as warranted

Provides for the training and motivation of staff development to make full use of individual capabilities and to meet changing system demands

Acts as a Certified Guardian Supervisor to Legal Case Managers who are provisionally certified guardians

Provides clinical guidance on case management issues to direct the services of case management staff

Monitors casework to ensure effective and efficient service delivery for wards

Reviews wards' physical, mental, and emotional well-being to assure proper placement and treatment is being delivered

Monitors the ongoing field activities of the Legal Case Managers

Conducts monthly case audits to ensure compliance with Council on Accreditation and Guardianship Standards, program policies, and the Estates Code

Serves as the supervisor on call as scheduled

Ensures adherence to the program policies and procedures by reviewing case documentation, generating reports, and analyzing data

Meets deadlines for submitting reports and information as required by applicable state law and local court rules

Serves as liaison between program and community partners, including vendors, other agencies, and the Probate Courts

Conducts community presentations on the Guardianship Program

Serves on agency and program committees

Serves as a member of the Management Team and contributes to the development of policy and procedures, program goals and objectives, and program planning

Reports to the Deputy Director and Program Director on matters needed to effectively administer the Guardianship Program

Qualification

Texas Certified GuardianCase ManagementSupervisory ExperienceSocial WorkMicrosoft OfficeSelf-disciplineMultitaskingCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences, Social Work, Public Administration or a related field

Minimum three (3) years of full-time paid work experience in case management working with adults in a Social Services setting

Minimum two (2) years of supervisory experience in a Social Services setting

Training and experience using a personal computer with a variety of software such as Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel

Reliable transportation with a valid state of Texas driver's license and auto liability insurance

Must pass the Judicial Branch Certification Commissions' criminal history check to be certified as a Guardian Case Manager and obtain and maintain a Provisional Guardianship Certification within two (2) months of hire. (Failure to obtain and maintain the certification will result in termination of employment.)

Certification as a Texas Certified Guardian by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission or the ability to obtain such certification within one (1) year of employment. (Texas Government Code Chapter 155)

Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices, including program planning, contract requirements, budgeting, direction, coordination, and evaluation

Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of case management and administration, case management documentation and records management

Skill in emphasizing, valuing, and dealing successfully with the special capabilities, distinctive cultural histories, and unique needs of people of various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds

Skill in analyzing, interpreting, and applying Texas Estates Code and Guardianship Standards

Must have good written and oral communication skills

Be self-discipline and dependable

Meets deadlines to complete projects and assignments

Multitask and work independently

Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities

Maintains the highest standards of ethical behavior, exercising honesty and integrity, respect, confidentiality, and fairness in the execution of their official responsibilities

Establishes and maintains effective relationships with residential facilities, care providers, family members, benefit carriers, government officials and departments, community partners and resources, and the public