Case Manager V - Certified Peer Training and Services - Bartlett Unit/Michael Unit (030017)

I. JOB SUMMARY

Performs highly advanced peer support and case management work. Work involves coordinating and facilitating case management and program activities; facilitating interactions between peer support specialists and persons served; leading educational panels for organizational staff, committees, and communities; coordinating with volunteer programs; developing and implementing program goals, objectives, and procedures; and evaluating outcome measures. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Participates in educational and mentor groups in compliance with Texas Peer Support Service and agency peer standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.

B. Provides peer skills training; monitors the operation of peer support and twelve step recovery groups; and identifies community resources and assists in connecting program participants with resources and other support.

C. Compiles and maintains participant records and reports pertaining to services provided, progress, and workload statistics; and completes and reviews required documentation.

D. Coordinates and evaluates transition planning to ensure continuity of care and management of risk factors. E. Monitors the development and implementation of clients’ service treatment plans; and monitors and evaluates service delivery systems and clients’ progress.

F. Documents, reviews, and edits case records, reports, and evaluations; and monitors case management and program budgets.

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

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training

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

2. Five years full-time, wage-earning advocacy, mentoring, education, counseling, or case management 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. Volunteer service experience in a criminal justice setting preferred.

4. Current valid certification issued and recognized by the Texas Certification Board (TCB) as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS), Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS), Internationally Certified Peer Recovery (ICPR), Re-Entry Peer Specialist (JI-RPS), Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS), or Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS). 5. Peer Support Specialist Supervisor (PSS) from the Texas Certification Board (TCB) preferred. Must maintain valid certification for continued employment in position.

B. Knowledge and Skills

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

2. Knowledge of the techniques and modalities of mentoring and an understanding of a recovery and peer support role.

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

4. Skill to train and develop supplement training materials to support state guidelines and agency need.

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

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

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

8. Skill in problem-solving techniques.

9. Skill in monitoring service and treatment plans.

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

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

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, climb stairs, 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:

Shenesia Jenkins
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-3069
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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The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.