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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=00043027 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

All applicants must complete the following additional forms (available at http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/doc-library/category/304-forms and attach to the application, email to HRJobsmart@TJJD.Texas.gov, or mail to TJJD Human Resources, 116 Burleson Road, Mart Texas 76664 for consideration: TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003) Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028) Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975) Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position. APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT A complete job description and requirements are available at: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00043027tz=GMT-05:00 APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS Applicants applying through Work In Texas (WIT) will also need to complete the supplemental questions/forms to be considered for this posting. To complete the supplemental questions/forms, please go to the CAPPS Career Center (https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en) to register and create a profile, or login and access your existing profile. A complete job description and other job requirements are available there. ALTERNATE METHODS OF APPLYINGSend completed application, supplemental questions/forms, and copies of diploma and college transcripts via email to HRJobs@TJJD.Texas.gov or regular mail to TJJD Human Resources, 116 Burleson Road, Mart, Texas 76664 PLEASE NOTE Your job application must be completely filled out and cover all employment. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, 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 this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information. Applicants must attach to the application a copy of a high school diploma/equivalent or college diploma and transcript if a degree or college semester hours are required to meet minimum qualifications. A copy of all required certifications and/or licenses must also be attached to the application.Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.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 highly complex (senior-level) social service or case management work. Serves as a liaison between the institution and Centralized Placement Unit (CPU) to ensure the coordination of requests for placement for youth within the institution who are in need of a community placement. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per work week and be on-call. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reviews, monitors, and coordinates all alternate placement requests to ensure referral packets are complete and up-to-date.Coordinates the ransportation for all administrative transfers and informs the receiving Institutional Placement. Coordinator of the pending transfer to ensure youth are placed in appropriate facilities.Serves as a member of Special Services Committee to obtain and relay information to other committee members.Functions as the on-duty officer as assigned and in compliance with agency standards to ensure appropriate management of youth and staff during the weekend.Acts as a liaison between the institution and Centralized Placement Unit to network and update information for all involved individuals.Coordinates and monitors all documentation associated with Interstate Compact requests for courtesy supervision to ensure youth are accurately and appropriately placed in out-of-state facilities.Provides new employee orientation for new primary service workers to provide them with appropriate information and training regarding community placement requests and Interstate Compact request.Attends all required meetings, professional training workshops, and other required workshops to enhance professional skills and to keep abreast of current activities, policies, and procedures.Responsible for all temporary admissions into institution to ensure compliance with GOP 47.19.Coordinates the transportation for all temporary admissions to the Statewide Reception Center to ensure delivery in a timely manner.Reviews and submits early release requests to the Deputy Executive Director for approval to ensure all information is present for a valid requests.Reports any presence or perception of racial, ethnic, and/or gender disparities.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. Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelorand#8217;s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Clinical Psychology or Sociology, Guidance and Counseling, Criminal Justice (not Law Enforcement or Police Services), Family Relations, Interdisciplinary degree in Social Science, or Rehabilitation. Two (2) years of the experience in the placement of youth, social work, or related area.ORHigh school diploma or equivalent. Six (6) years of full-time wage earning experience in the placement of youth, social work, or related area.Experience and Education Substitutions:and#8226;One year of appropriate experience may substitute for one year of college (30 course hours) on a year for year basis.and#8226;Completed course hours of undergraduate study may substitute for up to four years of experience on a basis of 30 course hours for one year of experience.and#8226;Completed course hours of graduate study may substitute for up to two years of experience on a basis of 12 graduate course hours for one year of experience.and#8226;Pro-rated part-time experience may satisfy the experience requirements.Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.This position is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing and any offer of employment is contingent upon results from a drug screen conducted for the agency. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONSThe following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential fu