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 ... more details
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 TRIAD Prevention Program Specialist, this position performs a variety of professional oversight and coordination of social service referrals to at risk youth and families appearing before Harris County Justice of the Peace Courts. The JP Court Liaison advocates and collaborates with various school districts to provide prevention measures to youth and families that have been referred for services. The JP Court Liaison maintains the highest standards of ethical behavior, exercising honesty and integrity when working with at risk youth and families.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Serves as a liaison to initiate and maintain communication between various state and county stakeholders and other related organizations.
Provides background information and presents recommendations for developing a plan of service to JP court personnel or Assistant District Attorney regarding case disposition.
Travels to various schools, JP courts, and other community events as required.
Documents outreach services, client and legal history information and completes monthly reports in EVOLV. Maintains and develops resource list for assigned courts.
Maintains confidential information regarding the families served.
Counsels, models, and advocates for the best interest of the youth and their families regarding resources.
Provides follow-up feedback to court personnel and external/internal programs.
Receives and screens school district referrals to provide prevention measures for individual service plans.
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field.
Experience:
One (1) year of full-time paid continuous work experience working with youth and their families in a youth-service agency, in an institutional, counseling, or social services setting.
Training and experience using a personal computer with a variety of software such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Case Management Software.
Licensure:
Reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license (Texas) and auto liability insurance
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of protective services, child and family development, child management, family systems, community resources, and Justice of the Peace processes.
Knowledge of county, state, and federal laws, Texas Family Code, statutes, rules, ordinances, and regulations governing children.
Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of case management and administration, case management documentation and records management.
Knowledge of the Justice of the Peace system procedures and associated legal terminology.
Ability to maintain the highest standards of ethical behavior, exercising honesty and integrity, respect, confidentiality, and fairness in the execution of their official responsibilities.
Handles sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.
Communicates detailed and often sensitive information effectively, both orally and in writing.
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with adolescents, family members, school and government officials, law enforcement, community partners, and the general public.
Works under remote supervision.
Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
Self-disciplined, dependable, and ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and prioritizing multiple tasks and demands.
Skill in analyzing, interpreting, and applying Texas Family Code policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to governing children.
Skill in empathizing, valuing, and dealing successfully with the special capabilities, distinctive cultural histories, and unique needs of people of various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
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 8:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.
Salary:
$45,177.60--$51,916.80 (Annually)
Based on 26 Pay Periods
Plus, Mileage Reimbursement
Location(s):
Work Site:
JP Court 4-1 Judge Lincoln Goodwin
6831 Cypresswood Dr. Suite 4
Spring, TX 77379
This Position is Officed at:
6300 Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77081
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.
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