Residential Program Specialist

SALARY:D.O.Q-Max 42,000.00

Facility Administrator and/or Captain

SUPERVISES:

N/A

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

Master's Degree in Social Work, Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Social or Behavioral Sciences or a directly related field. A minimum of two (2) years' experience preferred in direct juvenile care, counseling, law enforcement, corrections, social work or other related field.

Licenses, Certificates, and Experience

• Licensed Masters Social Work (LMSW) or eligible to sit for license exam (preferred)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or eligible to sit for license exam (preferred)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or eligible to sit for license exam (preferred)
• Must be over twenty-one (21) years of age (for state certification requirements);
• Current Texas Driver's License and must have an automobile with current automobile insurance;
• Ability to communicate effectively (reading, writing, and understanding) in English; knowledge of Spanish is preferred;
• Able to submit to a drug urinalysis pre-screening exam and pass a criminal background check. If the candidate for employment does have a criminal record, it must be cleared through the requirements as set forth by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department;
• Must be bondable

After Hire Licenses or Certificates

• Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation & Code of Ethics Orientation.
• Certification as a Juvenile Probation Officer or eligible for certification within six (6) months of date of hire;
• Juvenile Supervision Officer Certification;
• Cardio- Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification and First Aid (FA);
• Handle with Care (HWC) State Approved Restraint Technique Certification;
• Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation & Code of Ethics Orientation.

The Residential Program Specialist will assist in coordinating services and programming for Boot Camp and LIFE Program through the following:

Administrative:

• Will coordinate program and staff schedules, monitor overtime pay with facility administrator
• Will schedule and coordinate activities on and off-site for both residents/cadets and families
• Will coordinate monthly meetings with facility administrator/or captain to track the number of new hires and separations of all facility staff.
• Will work closely with the UTRGV Social Work Students and Mental Health Coordinator to ensure the residents are receiving in-house individual, group, family sessions, and Life Skills treatment.
• Will keep Facility Administrator, Operation Managers, Case Manager and, Out of County JPO's informed of resident(s) progress and behavioral status while in placement.
• Must be available to work flexible work schedule to include evenings, weekends and holiday(s)
• Develops community resources, networking and partnerships for services to best meet the needs of the residents;
• Represents the department in community meetings, coalitions, trainings that will enhance the service delivery of the clients and families we're entrusted to serve;
• Provide successful leadership for the department by possessing good management skills, mentoring and professionalism;
• Assist in writing grants, developing projects/programs that will improve the service delivery;
• MUST BE AVAILABLE for all emergencies to include, but not limited to: inclement weather,
  

Treatment Services:

• Coordinate case staffings and case consultations with direct staff as warranted
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary team meetings to ensure cadet goals are met
• Facilitate treatment team meetings
• Ensure treatment and counseling services are provided to all residents on a weekly basis
• Will assist in the supervision of juveniles during programming hours if deemed necessary by the facility administrator/captain.

Compliance:

• Ensure sign in sheets are completed with the residents and/or family participant on or off-site events
• Ensure appropriate staff supervision for all off-site events
• Be innovative with the implementation of additional life skills curriculum
• Will maintain accurate records of resident progress and successful completion of treatment curriculum
• Will address program/grant compliance goals and objectives, evaluation plans and submits required quarterly reports for statistical data per grant requirement.
• Monitor and track the output measures stated under the performance measures listed on the grant.
• Document relevant entries/programs into the Juvenile Case Management System (JCMS);
• Adhere, maintain, and comply with professional conduct and ethical behavior consistent with the standards and policies and procedures expected by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), TJJD, Cameron County, and Cameron County Juvenile Justice Department (CCJJD) at all time, both on duty and off duty.
• Adhere and comply with all PREA standards and will follow zero tolerance towards all forms of sexual abuse and sexual harassment while conducting business in the pre and post-adjudication facilities.
• Adhere and comply with all TJJD standards to include Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation (ANE) standards and cooperate with all ANE investigations.
• Adhere and comply CCJJD's and Cameron County's policies and procedures and know how to keep abreast of any changes to said policies and procedures, including maintaining an effective safety program as established by Cameron County.
• Abide by all federal, state, and local laws; the nature of our profession requires being a good role model and setting a good example at all times.
  

Other Requirements:

• Employment is contingent upon federal, state, local and/or grants availability;
• CCJJD is an At-Will employer; the department has the right to terminate your employment for any legal reason, or no reason, at any time either with or without notice.
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Chief Juvenile Probation Officer and/or designee to include reassignment which is in the best interest of the department.

Knowledge of:

• Policies, practices, procedures and legal terminology related to court system.
• Applicable Juvenile Justice System standards and procedures.
• Standard practices in area of assignment.
• General knowledge of providing trauma-informed care, establishing appropriate relationships, and social adjustment.
• Standard counseling techniques
• Safety and security techniques and standards.
• Physical restraint techniques to prevent self-injury or injury to others, serious property damage or escapes.

Skills In:

• Positive management skills
• Monitoring and responding to client behavior.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Interviewing clients
• Both verbal and written communication.
• Basic Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages

Ability To:

• Work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Reason and make judgments and decisions.
• Maintain client and program confidentiality.
• Work with individuals with mental health diagnosis, resistant, hostile and aggressive individuals.
• Manage time well, perform multiple tasks, and organize diverse activities.
• Perform effectively and courteously in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner.
  

Work Environment:

• Tobacco free environment.
• Absolutely no electronic devices or cell phones allowed in the pre or post-adjudication facilities while either on/off shift.
• Moderate travel with little or no notice (emergency transport) requiring additional hours after scheduled shift and/or overnight stays may be required for transports or training.
• Subject to contact with communicable diseases, hazardous waste, human fecal manner and foul odors.
• Must be able to work in high noise level environment.
• Position involves a range of activities, from sitting at a desk for several hours to conducting home visits, school checks and curfew checks. While conducting these visits, all rules and guidelines of the juvenile probation department's policy regarding office safety will be followed. Communication via cell phone and/or assigned portable radio will be adhered to at all times.
• At no time, will the review or use of social media be allowed while on duty, and/or on County provided electronic equipment, except in limited situations where such activity is work related and is authorized by the Chief Juvenile Probation Officer or designee.

Physical Demands:

• Physical requirements include the ability to life/carry up to 50-100 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and basic office equipment. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, and squatting to perform essential functions.
• May require occasional search and apprehension of residents/cadets
• When back-up emergency response is needed, must be able to run to the requested location.
  

Work Uniforms:

• Must adhere to the CCJJD Dress Code Policy
• If visible tattoos, sleeves or cover ups must be worn.
• Sets the example regarding personal appearance with regards to hair being neatly trimmed and combed.

This is not a Civil Service covered position.

BENEFITS: Cameron County Offers Excellent Fringe Benefits, Including: Health and Life Insurance Protection, Sick and Annual Leave, Retirement System and Paid Holidays. Cameron County has a mandatory direct deposit payroll program.