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JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - RE-ENTRY CASE MANAGER (GRANT FUNDED)

TX 79905, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$28.06/hr - $28.06/hr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is looking for a Re-entry Case Manager to support families with court-ordered youth. The role involves case management services, home visits, and developing comprehensive case plans to facilitate the reintegration of youth into their homes.

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Responsibilities

Provides service referrals and linkages to the community to assist with the needs of the family while youth is in placement and upon reintegration into the home or while on community based supervision

Coordinates and/or attends home visits, phone calls, conference calls, Admission, Review, Dismissal( ARD), school meetings, facility meetings, case staffings, court hearings

Assists with the development of comprehensive case plans that align with the therapeutic objectives outlined in the youth’s treatment plan and/or case plan

Educates the youth and/or family members through individual, family and/or group sessions designed to strengthen coping, social, self-regulating, resiliency, and independent living skills as well as guide participants in their decision-making abilities through development and/or enhancement of natural supports

Provides referrals and linkages to community and/or educational services to facilitate the reintegration process

Assesses and evaluates the home environment and community to aid in the identification and development of creating or enhancing natural supports

Assists youth and family with determining eligibility for financial, social and/or educational services

Monitors services and evaluates the effectiveness of services in meeting treatment and case management needs

Attends and participates in meetings, staffing, and hearings

Provides requested information to attorneys, judges, and other departments

Collaborates with other agencies and service providers to ensure suitable services are being provided to participants and their families

Documents activities performed in accordance with standards established by Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD), Texas Health and Human Services Commission (THHSC) and the department

Performs data entry for participants case files, benefits, and other information

Conducts file audits on a regular basis, requests necessary records, and updates records into appropriate systems and databases

Implements Effective Evidence Based Practices (EBP) and/or promising practices as deemed appropriate by the JPD

Substitutes, if assigned, during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations

Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts

Creates a high-quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills

Facilitates communication and coordination of activities between members of the Clinical and Challenge teams by involving the youth and family members in the decision-making process to minimize fragmentation and/or duplication of services

Facilitates skills development services to include group, family and individual services to enhance independent living and reentry skills

Maintains contact with youth and family through phone calls, home visits and electronic communication

Coordinates contact with service provides, other staff, attorneys, and other persons associated with the youth

Attends and facilitates the interdisciplinary team meetings during case reviews, staffing phase assessments, and/or conference calls

Assists the youth, family, and interdisciplinary team members in defining emotional, physical, social, and cultural needs in the development of treatment and case plan objectives

Maintains compliance with grant funded requirements

Initiates, generates referrals for mental health, medical, community and contracted services to include e-financial and payment submissions

Performs such other related duties as may be assigned

Must be available to work non-traditional hours and be on call as necessary on official business

Work remotely as directed

Work more than 40 hours during the work week as needed

Travel by land or air to fulfill duties

Maintains a safe and healthy workplace environment

Qualification

Case managementCrisis stabilization techniquesBilingual (Spanish/English)Community resourcesInterpersonal communicationOrganizational skillsTeamworkTime managementCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social, behavioral or human services related field

one (1) year experience of case management or care coordination experience

Experience working with juveniles is preferred

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Knowledge of: case plans aligned to treatment recommendations; services and community resources that may be utilized to facilitate the rehabilitative and reintegration process; crisis stabilization techniques and/or resources; socialization services; coping services; self-regulating; life skills and independent living groups and/or services; Departmental, TJJD, THHSC and licensing standards; English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling; techniques for effective interpersonal communications; modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment to include Windows and Microsoft based products

Skill/Ability to: learn and apply current juvenile justice theories and practices and evidence-based programs; practices relevant to case management practices for individuals with a behavioral and/or mental health disorder; be willing to work in a pre and post adjudication secure and none-secure residential setting; possess a high degree of maturity coupled with an interest in working with children/adolescents, their families and ability to work positively and effectively with maladjusted youth; develop case plans aligned to treatment recommendations; identify services and community resources that may be utilized to facilitate the rehabilitative and reintegration process; aid in the amelioration of identified symptoms/behaviors associated with a behavioral health and/or mental health disorder; apply crisis stabilization techniques and/or resources; facilitate socialization, coping, self-regulating, life skills and independent living groups and/or services; adhere to Departmental, TJJD, THHSC and licensing standards; possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills; engage youth and family members in the therapeutic and rehabilitative processes; foster teamwork and partnerships with co-workers, departmental personnel and community stakeholders; work positively and effectively with all types of children including severely maladjusted youth; possess organizational and time management skills; record keep; ensure that services are prioritized; adhere to Departmental, State and Federal standards and laws regarding treatment records; work efficiently both independently and as part of a team; establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel, clients, other County employees and officials, clinical service providers, law enforcement, the courts and the general public; flexible to the needs of the department and program and make required changes to fulfill those needs; successfully complete the department's pre-employment requirements; pass a Criminal Background Check

Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance

Work well with others and participate fully in a team oriented environment

Interface with other employees and customers in a courteous and respectful manner

Maintain strict confidentiality

Project positive support of their department and all county organizations at all times

Maintain and enhance the County's commitment to customer service excellence

Preferred

Experience working with juveniles is preferred

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

Benefits

16 holidays per year as recognized.

Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 6 months of continuous service. Year to year carry-over accruals are limited to twice the employee's annual rate. Part-time employees accrue vacation at half the rate of full-time employees.

15 days (5 through less than 15 years of service)

20 days (15 years of service or over)

Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 3 months of full time service. Employees accrue 15 days of sick leave per year.

Military Leave – 15 days of paid leave per fiscal year for active military service

Bereavement Leave – 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family members and 4 hours for other family members and friends.

Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP)

Core Plan

Retirement benefits are provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS). Regular employees become a member of TCDRS upon hire. All regular employees are required to contribute 7% to the retirement fund and the County matches 250% upon eligible retirements.

Employees may defer earnings, on a pre-tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program. This is an optional program.

Full-time County employees are provided a basic life insurance benefit of $10,000 life insurance at no cost. Supplemental coverage is available for additional fees.

The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period above 90 days.

The Short-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period shorter than 90 days.

Employees who retire from the County are eligible to continue Health Insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board.

Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of counseling services.

The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.

Reimbursement of $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage.

Reimbursement up to $2000 per calendar year for eligible education expenses.

The Employee Fitness and Wellness Center opened in October 2021 at the County Courthouse. The cost is $5 per employee per month.