JUVENILE CASE MANAGER (GRANT FUNDED)

JUVENILE CASE MANAGER (GRANT FUNDED)

Salary

$26.80 - $26.93 Hourly

Location

1400 Lubbock

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

39668

Department

Municipal Courts Department

Opening Date

09/24/2026

Closing Date

10/2/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division: Judicial Operations

Reporting Location: 1400 Lubbock

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Subject to Change

Some Weekends, Extended Shifts as Required*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Serve on a team of Juvenile Case Managers for a truancy prevention and intervention program designed to provide case management and support services to students and families who are considered truant. Using individual judgment and discretion, provides identification/assessment, truancy intervention, and community-based referrals to social services for juveniles and their families. Job duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conducts home/school visits to perform pre-court assessments and interviews with students and families, connecting students and parents/guardians to community resources.
• Maintains client documentation, case files and tracking system.
• Works with community-based organizations, law enforcement, and juvenile justice agencies to maximize youth and parent compliance.
• Conducts truancy education and awareness presentations; attends mandatory trainings; participates in summer programming; other duties and assignments as needed.
• Applicant must be available on scheduled evenings to attend Municipal Court dockets, workshops, and/or conduct home visits as well as some weekends for community service projects. General office setting.

WORKING CONDITIONS

There is only a slight source of discomfort from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions when required to occasionally work outdoors.

All candidates must be able to successfully pass CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) certification, which includes fingerprinting and a full criminal background check, as a condition of employment. Continued employment in this position requires maintaining CJIS background check clearance at all times.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelors degree with multiple course work in one of the following areas: Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or Social Work.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Two years of professional experience in juvenile court programs or related social services work are required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Valid Texas Drivers License and compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP 2-2).

PREFERENCES

Preference shall be given to candidates who are bilingual in English and SPANISH and have demonstrated case management and outreach experience. Strong organizational, computer, writing and communication skills are also preferred. Experience working with kids.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test. Bilingual applicants applying will be subject to skill testing.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION YES

This position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE: 20

GRANT FUND POSITION

Grants & Special Funded positions are dependent upon continued available funds. If funding is no longer available, employees may be laid off or transferred. Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832) 393-6047.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832) 393-6047. (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes
• No

02

Which best describes your completed level of education?

• High School Diploma and/or GED
• Associates degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or beyond
• None of the Above

03

If you indicated that you have obtained a degree, please indicate what area of study you received your degree?

• Psychology
• Sociology
• Social Work
• Counseling
• Criminal Justice
• Liberal Arts
• My degree is not listed
• I have no degree

04

How many years of verifiable work experience do you have working with juveniles in social services work or a court setting?

• Less than two (2) years
• Two (2) years
• Three (3) years
• Four (4) years
• Five (5) years
• More than five (5) years
• None of the above

05

Are you fluent in Spanish (read/write/speak)?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years have you been reading, writing and speaking Spanish?

• Less than two (2) years of reading, writing and speaking Spanish
• Two (2) years, but less than four (4) years reading, writing and speaking Spanish
• Four (4) years, but less than six (6) years reading, writing and speaking Spanish
• More than six (6) years reading, writing and speaking Spanish
• I do not speak Spanish

07

How many years of verifiable youth case management experience do you have with regards to conducting assessments, monitoring youth clients progress, and linking youth clients to appropriate social services?

• Less than two (2) years
• Two (2) years
• Three (3)
• Four (4) years
• Five (5) years
• More than five (5) years
• None of the above

08

Are you able to work some weekends and extended shifts?

• Yes
• No

09

Please describe the outreach tactics that you would implement to motivate the youth who have truancy issues. (Please note stating "See Resume" IS NOT an acceptable answer and may delay your application review)

10

Please indicate your level of proficiency in creating psychosocial assessments and behavioral case plans.

• Motivational Interviewing Skills: Have completed motivational interviewing workshops/trainings, understand the process of open-ended interviewing, able to summarize and assess behavioral needs from interviewing process.
• Utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy models (CBT): Completed trainings on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, able to define and explain CBT, previously implemented CBT past employment, able to create and implement CBT behavioral interventions
• Evidenced Based Programming (EBP): Can define EBP and researched based programming. Certified in an EBP model and/or has previously worked for an agency implementing Evidenced Based Programs.
• None of the above

11

Which of the following areas do you have verifiable experience? (Check all that apply)

• Child Protective Service (CPS)
• Working with At-Risks Teens
• Providing Services for Families in crisis
• Family and Parent-Child interaction assessments
• None of the above

12

How would you rate your presentation skills?

• Beginner - Uncomfortable when speaking in front of large or small groups of people.
• Moderate - Nervous when talking in front of large crowds, reads from notes or slides while talking.
• Professional - Comfortable speaking to groups of all sizes, makes eye contact with the crowd, memorizes speeches and does not have to reference any notes while speaking, refrains from using fillers such as "Um".
• Expert - Attended toast masters course, makes eye contact and engages the crowd when speaking, does not reference notes at all, seeks new ways and opportunities to involve the crowd
• None of the Above

13

How many presentations have you given across the span of your career?

• 1 to 10 presentations
• 11 to 20 presentations
• 21 to 30 presentations
• Over 30 presentations
• None of the above

14

How would you rate your Microsoft PowerPoint Skills?

• Beginner - Inserts a title slide, bullet points, header and footer, format font size, shape, and color.
• Moderate - Adds animation, transitions, graphics from internal sources and from external sources.
• Professional - Creates linkage between excel and PowerPoint, use of slide sorter, can add speaker notes, modify the color scheme of the presentation.
• Expert - Use of shortcut keys while presenting, create and modify master slide, adding or modifying action buttons, publishing the presentation to the web, embedding objects or information from other sources.
• None of the above

15

Do you have a valid/current Drivers License?

• Yes
• No
• My license is expired / not valid

16

Can you successfully pass the CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) certification, which includes fingerprinting and a full criminal background check, to be eligible for employment?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Houston

Address 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

Website https://www.houstontx.gov/