TJJD - Director III - Deputy Director of Integrated Treatment - (AUS) - 50472

HOW TO APPLY

Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers/)

1. TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003)
2. Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028)
3. Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975)
4. Authorization to Release Information (HR-074)

Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position.

Apply Online at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job=00050472&tz=GMT-05:00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

Apply through Work-In-Texas at https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx.  You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).  The additional forms are available at: https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers and can be submitted via email to:  [email protected].

PLEASE NOTE

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 (month & year), 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.  Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

BENEFITS

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov.  Benefits include:  Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program.  Optional add-on benefits include:  Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc.  Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Deputy Director of Integrated Treatment will perform highly advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning for the agency’s treatment programs and clinical services.  Work involves coordinating statewide mental and behavioral health services, specialized treatment programming goals and objectives for the juvenile justice continuum; reviewing, implementing, and monitoring policies, guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinating and evaluating system wide treatment and program activities; and reviewing and approving budgets.  Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others and serves as behavioral health authority.  Reports to the Director of Integrated Treatment Services and serves as a strategic partner. Works closely and collaboratively with other department leaders.

Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.  May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per work week, be on-call, and travel upwards of 25% of the time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Develops, establishes, implements and monitors goals, objectives, program proposals, operating policies, and guidelines consistent with the agency strategic plan; plans, develops, and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and provides direction, guidance, and assistance with implementing plans and procedures.

Works as liaison between county juvenile probation departments, other state agencies, and TJJD.

Provides supervision, guidance, and assistance to managers of specialized treatment programs and other key division leaders.

Provides direction, guidance, and assistance implementing and monitoring Texas model and specialized treatment programs and services consistent with the agency strategic plan and aligned with trauma informed initiatives.

Works collaboratively with other state agencies to represent the needs of youth in the juvenile justice continuum and to ensure youth receive fully integrated support and programming.

Provides guidance and assistance with techniques for evaluating and monitoring program activities and directs evaluation activities; and reviews evaluations and identifies the need to revise program area(s).

Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, evaluates, and monitors compliance with related guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, regulations, and data tracking systems.

Plans, develops, implements, monitors, enforces, and evaluates policies, standards, procedures, rules, regulations, and methods in accordance with state law; and oversees the implementation of related legislation and administrative code rule requirements.

Represents the agency at business meetings, hearings, trials, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees as needed.

Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others; and collaborates with the agency’s juvenile justice training academy management in the identification of staff development and training needs. Assists in developing and reviewing related training curriculum.

Assists the Director of Integrated Treatment with probation services staff and local juvenile probation departments to ensure the delivery of mental health treatment in a manner that maximizes capacity, resources, and effectiveness and ensures youth are provided with the best opportunities and resources to succeed.

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.

Will be required to travel up to 25% of the time.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.

Monitors outcomes for racial, ethnic, and gender disparities and takes action to address identified disparities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree plus eight (8) years of full-time wage-earning experience in providing treatment services.

Five (5) years of the required experience must be in a supervisory/management position, which oversees, manages, or directs a program, operation, or organization.

Required Licensure/Designations:

·         Licensed as a Professional Counselor (LPC), or

·         Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or

·         Licensed as a Psychologist in good standing in the State of Texas, or

·         Eligible to be licensed in the State of Texas as an LPC, LCSW, or Psychologist.

·         Possess the supervisor designation for the applicable license or obtain the designation within six months of employment.

·         Obtain licensure as an LPC, LCSW, or Psychologist within six months of employment.

 Preferred Experience:

·         Doctoral degree and licensure as a psychologist in the State of Texas.

·         Experience working with adolescents/juveniles in residential settings.

·         Experience providing treatment to youth and their families in the area of mental health.

·         Experience providing, implementing, and monitoring trauma-informed and responses programs and services.

·         Knowledge and experience with implementing screening and assessment tools in a juvenile justice setting.

Experience and Education Substitutions:

• Clinical program leadership experience may substitute for the licensure requirement.
• Experience requirements may be satisfied by the prorated part-time equivalent.

Note:  Any degree, diploma, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.

Requirements for Continued Employment:

·         Failure to obtain/maintain required licensure and designation will result in termination of employment.

This position is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing and any offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results from a drug screen conducted for the agency.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Analyzing

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

Ability to see

Ability to hear (with or without aid)

Heavy lifting, up to 25 lbs.

Heavy carrying, up to 25 lbs.

Pulling

Pushing

Repeated bending

Identify colors

Depth perception

Operate motor equipment

Reaching above shoulder

Manual/finger dexterity

Dual simultaneous grasping

Alphabetizing

Prolonged sitting

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

·         Local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the juvenile justice system and secure juvenile justice institutions.

·         The principles and practices of public administration and management.

·         Agency policies and procedures.

·         Mental health screening and assessment tools.

·         Evidenced-based treatment programs and practices.

Skill in:

·         Working collaboratively to establish rapport and build credibility with a wide array of internal and external stakeholders.

·         Planning, managing, and directing the overall operations of various departments and programs within the agency, including the skill to direct and coordinate an extensive and diverse staff.

·         Administrative problem-solving techniques.

·         Reviewing, evaluating, establishing, and enforcing goals, objectives, standards, methods, policies, and procedures.

·         Reviewing technical data and direct the preparation of technical and management reports.

Ability to:

·         Direct and organize program activities.

·         Establish program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.

·         Identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.

·         Prepare reports and analyze and summarize financial and management records for accuracy and conformance to procedures, rules, and regulations.

·         Develop and evaluate policies and procedures.

·         Make presentations and testify at hearings.

·         Process information logically, make decisions, and to demonstrate the soundness of those decisions.

·         Work collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor.

·         Plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.

·         Work in excess of 40 hours per work week and be on-call 24 hours per day.

VETERANS

In order to receive veteran’s preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.

Go to https://texasskillstowork.com/, https://www.onetonline.org/, or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.

Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor’s Office at Program Management MOS Codes. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls 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.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls.  If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center (https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en), you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions.

 Thank you for considering employment with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.