Case Manager IV - Reentry Coordinator - Willacy County Jail (029816)

JOB SUMMARY

Performs advanced case management work. Work involves coordinating case management
activities developing program goals, objectives, and procedures; and evaluating outcome measures
for the program. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and
independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Performs complex pre-release case management for the reentry and integration of inmates
discharging from a correctional facility; assists in the development of program policies and
procedures; assists with program monitoring and evaluation; and assists with coordinating
activities to produce an effective reentry transitional process.

B. Reviews inmates referred to the program and tracks progress through the case management
process; conducts inmate assessments to identify workforce and reentry barriers; implements
criteria for identification of inmate needs; and develops and implements case plans to address
removal of inmate deficiencies.

C. Coordinates with appropriate agencies in obtaining necessary inmate identification documents;
assists in inmate eligibility and application for various reentry benefits and services; and works
with and provides liaison with program staff, government agencies, inmate families, faith-based
support groups, and other organizations.

D. Develops and maintains records on participating inmates; documents case records and reviews
reports; and compiles and analyzes data and prepares summary reports.

• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training

1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.

2. Four years full-time, wage-earning case processing, case management, social services,
criminal justice, or human services experience. Fifteen semester hours from a college or
university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education
accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may be
substituted for each six months of experience.

3. Reentry programs, transitional employment planning, parole, or probation experience
preferred.

4. Computer operations experience preferred.

5. Governmental agency experience preferred.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of case management principles, objectives, standards, and methods.

2. Knowledge of community and government service delivery systems and case management
delivery systems.

3. Knowledge of agency programs that address inmate assessment and inmate needs
preferred.

4. Knowledge of job market and job training procedures preferred.

5. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures,
rules, and regulations preferred.

6. Knowledge of motivational interviewing concepts and techniques preferred.

7. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

8. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the
public.

9. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

10. Skill in problem-solving techniques.

11. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network
environment.

12. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.

13. Skill to assess inmate needs and coordinate inmate services.

14. Skill in interviewing and conducting individual needs assessments.

15. Skill in motivational interviewing preferred.

IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend
repeatedly, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize,
lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor
equipment.

B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving
objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working
protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include
computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and
automobile.

Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. 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, 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

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

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.*

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Harmony Lopez
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-3139
EMAIL hr.selectionsteam1@tdcj.texas.gov

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

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