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SJAC Program Manager
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
17409
Department
Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
Opening Date
10/22/2026
Closing Date
11/20/2026 11:49 AM Central
Max Number of Applicants
200
Position Description
Department History Overview
Harris County Resources for Children and Adults was founded in 1966 as Harris County Child Welfare to provide support services for the children taken under the wing of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Fifty years later, Harris County Resources for Children and Adults still provides this support. But the now-county department has expanded services for early prevention, intervention, and adult services.
Vision:
To better the lives of children and adults in Harris County.
Brief Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Adult Services, this position serves as direct supervisor to two Program Supervisors and all Forensic Case Managers. Assists the Adult Services Deputy Director in all phases of management of the Senior Justice Assessment Center (SJAC).
Duties & Responsibilities:
Serves as direct supervisor to SJAC Program supervisors.
Participates in overall Adult Services Division program planning, problem-solving, policy development, personnel issues and decision-making as member of specialized management team.
Participates in hiring and training of all staff. Approves timesheets on bi-weekly basis for assigned staff. Receives and monitors monthly mileage report forms for assigned staff. Completes annual Performance/Development Plan and Evaluation for assigned staff.
Attends Program Manager meetings as required. Attends County Administrative staff meetings. Participates in budget process.
Responsible for public education, speeches, and public relations in relationship to program objectives.
Promotes interagency cooperation by attending agency and community meetings and participating in committees as requested/required.
Helps to coordinate interaction between the program, other agencies and county departments.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Requirements
Education:
Experience:
Minimum five (5) years verifiable, full-time paid work experience in Case Management working with adults in a Social Services setting.
Must have four (4) years of verifiable, full-time paid experience in a supervisory role in a Social Services setting.
Training and experience using a personal computer with a variety of software such as Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Case Management Software.
Licensure:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices, including program planning, contract requirements, budgeting, direction, coordination, and evaluation
Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of case management and administration, case management documentation, and records management.
Skill in emphasizing, valuing, and dealing successfully with the special capabilities, distinctive cultural histories, and unique needs of people of various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
Skill in operating a personal computer, utilizing a variety of standard and specialized software, including electronic case management and client financial systems.
Must have good written and oral communication skills.
Be self-disciplined and dependable.
Meet deadlines to complete projects and assignments.
Multitasks and works independently.
Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
Maintains the highest standards of ethical behavior, exercising honesty and integrity, respect, confidentiality, and fairness in the execution of their official responsibilities.
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with residential facilities, care providers, family members, benefit carriers, government officials and departments, community partners and resources, and the general public.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-time | Regular
Monday - Friday | 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Salary:
Depends on Qualifications.
Based on 26 Pay Periods
Work Location:
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement Savings Benefit
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the Countys behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
www.benefitsathctx.com
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position? Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.
02
If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?
03
Which of the following best describes your verifiable, full-time paid work experience in Case Management working with adults in a Social Services setting? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history)
04
Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained verifiable, full-time paid work experience in Case Management working with adults in a Social Services setting. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience. Example: "January 2020 - December 2025" If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.
05
Which of the following best describes your verifiable supervisory experience in a court-related, counseling or social services setting? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history)
06
Please provide details about your verifiable supervisory experience in a court-related, counseling or social services setting. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history) If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
07
Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions: Advanced: A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Intermediate: A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Basic: A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it. Entry Level: A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.
08
This role requires a Valid Drivers License (Texas upon hire) Do you have a Valid Drivers License?
Required Question
Employer Harris County
Address 1111 Fannin St
Ste. 600
Houston, Texas, 77002
Phone 713-274-5445
Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx