Student Veterans of America Jobs

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00041681 You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section

TJJD Tyler District c/o address: 2462 E. Long Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76106 HOW TO APPLY Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/doc-library/category/304-forms): TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003) Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028) Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975) 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=00041681tz=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: http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/doc-library/category/304-forms) and can be submitted via email to: HRJobs@TJJD.Texas.gov. Apply via Email to HRJobs@TJJD.Texas.gov. Send completed application, supplemental questions/forms, and 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). 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), supervisors 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 ADD 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 Performs parole administration and supervision work. Provides case management and supervision services for youth on parole. Selects an appropriate supervision strategy that addresses criminogenic needs and behavior. Establishes and maintains recurring contact with the youth using Effective Practices in Community Supervision (EPICS) and motivational interviewing skills. Works with the youth to reintegrate successfully into the community and develops a post-discharge plan. E sures the youth receives appropriate services while on parole, including educational, workforce development, aftercare, and recovery services. Participates in the rehabilitation of youth in residential placements, who are assigned to their caseload at time of admission to the agency. Participates in youth service team meetings via phone and virtual/electronic means, travels to facilities to visit youth, meets with youths family to conduct home evaluations and assists in brokering services for them. Responds to crisis; e.g. harm to self or others, or law violations by youths, which may include conducting administrative/revocation hearings. Provides required and identified services to youth assigned to their caseload. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Must travel a minimum of sixty percent (60%) of the time. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek. Career Ladder Promotion Opportunity: This position is in the approved TJJD career ladder for Parole Officers. Parole Officers receive career ladder salary adjustments upon meeting established eligibility criteria per agency policy (PRS.15.08) until they reach the top level of the ladder. Placement on the career ladder is dependent upon experience and education. Progression to the highest pay level on the career ladder is dependent upon experience and performance. Levels of Work Performed by Career Ladder Level: Parole Officer III: Performs highly complex (senior-level) work under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Parole Officer IV: Performs advanced (senior-level) work under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Delivers the Texas Model. Reviews master files to determine the current status of youth; and ensures files are updated, completed and maintained as required by Case Management Standards. Actively participates in the implementation of Effective Practices in Community Supervision (EPICS) with fidelity to the model. Models a trauma-informed and culturally competent approach with youth and families. Actively takes a lead role in the reentry planning process of youth. Establishes and maintains recurring contact with the youths case manager, family/guardian, and community support system to help the youth progress towards successful community re-entry. Serves as a life coach, advocate, and role model for youth. Completes home assessments for appropriate youth placement recommendations and to obtain additional information about support systems in the community. Makes recommendations regarding community placements and financial reentry support. Mentors youth and assists the youth in learning soft skills to function in the community and build self-reliance in navigating systems within the community. Assigns supervision based on agency policy, Parole Case Management Standards, and risk to reoffend. Develops and implements supervision strategies to emphasize addressing criminogenic needs, changing attitudes and behavior rather than solely focusing on compliance. Conducts Level I / II / III / IV hearing requests and reports according to agency policy and interventions. Conducts responsible, safe, and timely transportation of youth. Engages in competency-based training in the techniques and capabilities needed to coach youth under the Texas Model of trauma-informed corrections. Helps youth to identify their responses to stress, fear, and other triggers and works with the youth to learn ways to increa