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CYS Program Supervisor
Position Description
Department History Overview
Harris County Resources for Children and Adults was founded in 1966 as the Harris County Child Welfare Board 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 Community Youth Service (CYS) Program Manager, this position provides supervision of the Youth Service Specialists in contracting school districts. Participates in program development and management decision making processes. Responsible for understanding and conveying program goals, agency policies and procedures in support of agency core values.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Selects, trains, supervises, and provides guidance and evaluates assigned staff.
- Conducts unit meetings and individual conferences on regular basis to monitor compliance with program objectives, CYS standards, program policies and procedures.
- Initiates and implements disciplinary actions as warranted.
- Provides training and motivation of staff development in order to maximize employee capabilities to meet changing program demands.
- Monitors case coordination to ensure effective and efficient service delivery to clients, adhering to Council on Accreditation (COA) standards.
- Generates reports and analyzes program data, compiles, and submits reports as required.
- Serves as a liaison between program and community partners, including vendors and other agencies.
- Participates as member of CYS administrative team, contributing to development of policies and procedures, program goals and objectives, and program planning
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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, Social Work, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field
Experience:
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a social services setting providing direct services to children, youth, and families, including prevention and early intervention case management and case coordination services.
- Must have two (2) years of supervisory experience in a Social Services setting.
- Three (3) years of full-time paid work experience with Harris County Resources for Children and Adults (HCRCA) may be substituted for the two (2) years of supervisory experience on a year-to-year basis.
- Training and experience using a personal computer with a variety of software such as Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Case Management Software.
Licensure:
- Reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license (Texas) and auto liability insurance.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Must be responsible and self-disciplined.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated with excellent time management skills.
- Detail-oriented and innovative.
- Knowledgeable in employment selection and public relations.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and establish effective working relationships.
- Strong flexibility, tact, and diplomacy.
- Strong leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience managing financial resources, strategic planning, and diversity initiatives.
- Ability to evaluate performance, coach, and provide mentoring.
- Ability to interact with all levels of staff.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
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 am - 5:00 pm
Salary:
- $51,188.80-$58,156.80 (Annually)
- Based on 26 Pay Periods
Location:
- 6300 Chimney Rock Rd, 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.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Sick Leave
Retirement Savings Benefit
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule*
- METRO RideSponsor Program*
- Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
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