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Texas Juvenile Justice Department · 11 hours ago

TJJD - Program Specialist VI – Staff Learning & Professional Development Leader - (EVN) - 55283

Evins3801 E Monte Cristo Road

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department is seeking a Program Specialist VI to lead staff learning and professional development initiatives. This role involves providing training and support to new hires, coordinating training schedules, and ensuring compliance with agency policies to create a safe and effective learning environment.

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Responsibilities

Performs advanced (senior level) consultative services and technical assistance work

Work involves classroom and on-the-job training to facility staff; coordinates staff training schedules and delivers annual mandated in-service training

Focuses on creating and maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for new hire staff and ensures staff are learning the required materials

Manages the re-training of staff and implementation of new initiatives based on facility trends and agency vision

Works collaboratively with facility administration and staff to troubleshoot training pitfalls and transition new hires from training to on-going coaching and development

Maintains communications with the Director of Training, JJTA Management, facility administration, and other internal stakeholders to support the needs of new hires consistent with all policies, procedures and facility safety and security

Utilize a blended learning approach to effectively deliver training to staff with varying learning styles, preferences, and difficulties

Supervises all JCO New Hires and ensures they meet all the requirements for sole supervision

Acts as a resource for staff to assist with program needs, which may include but is not limited to providing refresher trainings, training materials, ERGO Action Plans, participate in FIT TEAM, and other resources for staff

Work involves assisting in establishing structured safety and goals/objectives; adhering to all guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; and establishing priorities, standards, and measuring tools for determining progress in meeting operational goals

Serves as a trainer, coach, mentor, role model, evaluator, and classroom trainer for all newly hired JCOs for the first 90 days of employment and documents progress and performance based on standardized evaluation guidelines

Serves as supervisor for newly hired JCOs until approved to independently work with youth (approved for sole supervision)

Ensures the JCOs are familiar with the complete operation of the facility, layout of the physical location, and introduction of key leadership within the facility as directed by Academy management and serves as intermediary between facility administration and JCO

Provides routine feedback and develops remedial training to JCOs to enhance their professional growth in a positive regard and rectifying any performance deficiencies in a timely manner

Utilizes positive reinforcement to change behavior while teaching or coaching JCOs to help building positive relationships

Praises good performance and improvements during learning, encourages, recognizes effort, supports supervisory staff to enhance recognition of skill development, and encourages peers to reinforce one another’s skills

Maintains a formalized record keeping methodology for new hire records and documentation in accordance with the agency’s records retention schedule and accurately enters in data for JCOs to receive course credit for OJT in the agency’s training tracking system

Coordinates training schedule with appropriate team and facility leadership or their designee as directed and approved by Academy management

Works with the appropriate training specialist if any changes are deemed necessary and appropriate

Works with facility leadership to provide ongoing OJT, weekly training, and Annual training in dorm shift meetings, management meeting, and town hall meetings

Works with Senior V’s, Team Leaders and Facility Leadership to ensure completion of OJT and OJT paperwork

Contains constant contact and provides updates and builds teamliness with all parties

Serves as Use of Force reviewer in Accident Review Boards and Use of Force Reviews

Maintains active knowledge of all training curriculums related to secure facilities, can champion these topics, and regularly monitors staff development and performance

Acts as an adjunct trainer for Lamar State College Orange including registering as an adjunct instructor and entering all information into LSCO databased

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

Qualification

Training experienceSupervisory experienceTJJD programsAdult education techniquesCriminal justice knowledgeBehavioral science knowledgeFirst Aid certificationCPR certificationCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving skillsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree. Five (5) years of full-time wage-earning experience providing direct care services for juveniles in a correctional program or a program dealing with at-risk youth

High School Diploma or equivalent. Nine (9) years of full-time wage-earning experience providing direct care services for juveniles in a correctional program or a program dealing with at-risk youth

Pre-employment drug test

Finger printing, criminal records check, and TB testing

Fitness-for-Duty Assessment which may include both physical and behavior evaluations

Obtain and maintain certification as an instructor in TJJD's approved use of force techniques

Obtain and maintain certification as an instructor in First Aid and CPR

Obtain and maintain certification as an instructor in oleoresin capsicum (OC) aerosol

Maintains approved status for sole supervision

Knowledge of TJJD programs, policies, and procedures including safety, security, and facility rules, regulations, procedures, and practices

Knowledge of TJJD direct-care training requirements

Knowledge of laws governing training requirements, professional accreditation, copyright and failure to train

Knowledge of adult education and training procedures, principals, practices, and techniques

Knowledge of agency's learning management system

Knowledge of group processes, group dynamics, and interpersonal relations

Knowledge of trauma Informed Care Practices as it relates to direct care supervision of youth

Knowledge of trust Based Relational Interventions (TBRI®)

Skill in physically restraining youth in the appropriate manner, maintain order and discipline, and act quickly in emergencies

Skill in use of standard business software, personal computers, recording devices and various available presentation technologies

Skill in maintaining written files and records

Skill in verbal and written communications

Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems

Ability to develop training objectives and formulate learning objectives

Ability to assess training needs and the effectiveness of training

Ability to remain alert, observant, and physically able to respond appropriately to work situations or emergencies including, but not limited to, physical restraint of youth

Ability to intervene, correct behavior and facilitate group discussions and activities in accordance with agency policy

Ability to appropriately respond to abusive language and conduct in a manner consistent with instructions received in training

Ability to work in stressful situations, with possible periods of extreme stress

Ability to interpret and explain policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines to different audiences

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with varying deadlines, and complete work within required timeframes

Ability to process information logically, make decisions, and to demonstrate the soundness of those decisions

Ability to follow ethical standards and enforce agency policies

Ability to provide effective leadership and provide training in JCO skills

Ability to accept and adapt to changes in assignments, methods, policies, etc

Ability to encourage others to become involved in solving problems, recognize when an individual or group requires direction, and effectively interact to guide them to accomplish a task

Ability to work a variety of shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required

Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others

Ability to provide and implement agency rehabilitative strategies into training modules

Ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor

Ability to work alternating shifts, work in excess of 40 hours per work week, and be on-call

Ability to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, be on-call, and travel occasionally

Preferred

Five (5) years of progressively responsible full-time wage-earning experience specifically working in a direct care position providing supervision to youth in a TJJD state-operated facility (e.g., juvenile correctional officer, case manager)

Major course work in criminal justice, social work, education, behavioral science, public administration, business administration, or related field

Two (2) years of supervisory or training experience