Human Services Specialist VII - Special Needs Reentry Coordinator - Stiles Unit (025733)

Texas Dept of Criminal Justice

Beaumont, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Assisted Living, Auditing, Case Management, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Criminal Justice, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Depth Perception, Electricity, Government, Human Resources, Local Area Network (LAN), Long-Term Care, Machine Tool, Needs Assessment, Nursing Home, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Problem Solving Skills, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Service Delivery, Social Work, Special Needs, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Technical Support, Terminally Ill, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Beaumont, TX
POSTED
2 days ago

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I. JOB SUMMARY

Performs highly advanced and supervisory social service and case management work. Work involves

collecting, preparing, and reviewing cases to facilitate access to medical, educational, social, and other

services; and providing intervention and frequent contact with individuals, facilities, and service providers.

Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent

judgment.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Oversees and evaluates case management services for the reentry and integration of special needs

inmates being released to community residential facilities to include group homes and assisted living

and nursing homes; coordinates pre-release referrals and placements for special needs inmates who

require long-term medical care and for terminally ill inmates; and provides pre-release case

management services, continuity of care, and follow up as needed.

B. Coordinates with medical staff, inmates, inmate families, and service providers to assess post

release care needs; reviews medical needs assessments and develops and selects appropriate

treatment plans; and identifies deficiencies in treatment plans and ensures problems are resolved.

C. Conducts comprehensive assessments to determine inmate eligibility for various federal and state

entitlements and reentry benefits and services; assists inmates or clients in making application for

benefits and services; and explains benefits and requirements to inmates or clients and inmate or

client families.

D. Serves as point of contact for the Medically Recommended Intensive Supervision (MRIS) program;

and provides liaison with program staff, governmental agencies, inmate or client families, faith-based

support groups, and other organizations.

E. Prepares and oversees the preparation and maintenance of correspondence and required records,

reports, and other documentation; and compiles and analyzes data and prepares summary reports.

F. Organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of others; and provides training and technical assistance

in the program area.

  • Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

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III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training

  1. Bachelor''s degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the

Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of

Education (USDE). Major course work in a Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, Social Work,

or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required

four years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university

on a year-for-year basis.

  1. Four years full-time, wage-earning case management, case processing, human services, social

services, or criminal justice experience.

B. Knowledge and Skills

  1. Knowledge of community and government service delivery systems and case management

delivery systems.

  1. Knowledge of case management guidelines, regulations, and policies.

  2. Knowledge of mental illness and the emotional components of physical illness.

  3. Knowledge of individual needs associated with disabilities.

  4. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.

  5. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules,

and regulations preferred.

  1. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

  2. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the

public.

  1. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

  2. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.

  3. Skill in interviewing and in conducting individual needs assessments.

  4. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.

  5. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network

environment.

  1. Skill to organize, assign, and review the work of others.

IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly,

climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift

and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.

B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects,

radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or

irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include

computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile.

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Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

  • Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.*

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Harmony Lopez

Human Resources Headquarters

2 Financial Plaza, STE 600

Huntsville, TX 77340

PH (936) 437-3139

EMAIL hr.selectionsteam1@tdcj.texas.gov

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Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

  • Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.*

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Harmony Lopez

Human Resources Headquarters

2 Financial Plaza, STE 600

Huntsville, TX 77340

PH (936) 437-3139

EMAIL hr.selectionsteam1@tdcj.texas.gov

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The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor''s Office

Texas State Auditor''s Office - Job Descriptions

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The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor''s Office

Texas State Auditor''s Office - Job Descriptions

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The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the

basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the

provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different

position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of

applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.

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The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the

basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the

provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different

position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of

applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.

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Texas Dept of Criminal Justice