Program Supervisor V - Special Populations Program - Rehabilitation and Reentry Division - Huntsville (019088)

I. JOB SUMMARY

Performs highly complex administrative and supervisory program work. Work involves establishing program goals and objectives; developing program guidelines, policies, and procedures; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving program goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; and supervising the work of others. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the program(s) for special populations; oversees the preparation of and approves treatment plans; and directs the development of treatment programs, treatment protocols, assessment methods, and related policies and procedures.

B. Develops and implements effective techniques for evaluating programs; oversees special investigations, program analyses, and research studies; develops and implements program guidelines, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and ensures compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

C. Prepares and oversees the preparation of program management and productivity reports and studies; and prepares and evaluates program budget requests.

D. Supervises the work of others; and provides guidance to staff in handling difficult or complex problems in assigned program areas.

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

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training

1. Bachelor's degree 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). Major course work in Criminal Justice, Education, Behavioral Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required five years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis for a maximum substitution of two years.

2. Five years full-time, wage-earning program administration, criminal justice, reentry programs, counseling, case management, social services, or education experience.

3. Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.

4. Youthful inmate correctional or reentry programming experience preferred.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.

2. Knowledge of current principles and practices of treatment programs in a correctional setting.

3. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.

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

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 administrative problem-solving techniques.

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

10. Skill to establish program goals and objectives.

11. Skill to develop and evaluate administrative and operational policies and procedures.

12. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.

13. Skill to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.

14. Skill to work with youthful inmates 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, 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:

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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