Overview Performs moderately complex (journey-level) to advanced and/or supervisory (senior-level) case management work to develop and maintain long-term contact with assigned youth, their families, and providers for medical, social, educational, and related service needs. Work involves completing case file reviews, case planning, family involvement and group service delivery, developing goals, and evaluating outcomes. Performs discharge and release functions to ensure coordination of service delivery throughout the youth's commitment in TJJD. May work in excess of 40 hours per week, with different shift patterns and on-call requirements.
Responsibilities Conducts and completes initial case assessments and file reviews, requests missing documentation as needed, performs stage assessments, and conducts ongoing assessments for the assigned caseload.
Completes Case Planning for the assigned caseload, applying appropriate strategies to facilitate youth progress and make specialized referrals (e.g. additional assessments, MHTP/MROP referrals, TCOOMMI, etc.).
Monitors caseload to complete transition planning and facilitates required groups for the caseload; plans for scheduled and unanticipated leave of absence to ensure provision of group services by an approved alternate group leader.
Participates in staff development and trainings related to treatment programs, CMS, and case management standards; provides individual counseling to the youth and family contacts.
Completes documentation of services, data entry, and maintains case sub-files; reviews youth health, safety, and facility-related information and shares relevant details with staff.
Complies with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; prepares and maintains records, forms, and reports; performs other duties as assigned and ensures safety policies are followed.
Attends work regularly and on schedule in accordance with agency attendance policies.
Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements for Case Manager II - Pay Level One (1): Unrelated Bachelor’s degree. No experience required. OR High School diploma or equivalent, and Fifteen (15) semester hours of college coursework, and One (1) year full-time wage-earning experience in case management work or related responsibilities in a residential setting for youth, including assessments, development and implementation of individual case plans, service coordination, and referrals; or related experience in parole, social work, or TJJD/TYC roles. Additional experience may be considered as described in the original posting.
Senior/Levels and Career Path Case Manager II: Moderately complex journey-level work under general supervision with some independence.
Case Manager III: Highly complex senior-level work under limited supervision.
Case Manager IV: Advanced and/or supervisory senior-level work under minimal supervision.
Employment Type Part-time
Job Function Other
Industries Public Safety
Benefits State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information are described at https://www.ers.texas.gov. Benefits include retirement, health insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance, employee assistance, and optional add-ons. Some positions may be eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and other benefits.
How to Apply Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the additional forms available at https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers/. Submit the completed application and required documents via the CAPPS Career Section or Work in Texas as indicated in the posting. See the original posting for exact links and document requirements, including copies of diplomas, transcripts, licenses/certifications, and, if a veteran, DD Form 214. The application must include complete employment history (titles, employer names, dates, supervisor details, duties, and hours) to avoid rejection for incompleteness.
NOTE: Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and meet any minimum qualifications listed.