Youth Service Specialist - Goose Creek CISD

Houston, United States

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) Supervisor, and in collaboration with area school districts and other governmental entities, the Youth Service Specialist provides school-based crisis intervention/prevention and case management services for at risk students and their families.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provides crisis counseling and case management services to at risk youth and their families.
Provides linkage to community-based resources and school-based services.
Networks with new and established community resources to increase knowledge of services.
Prepares and maintains comprehensive, accurate and timely case documentation in database.
Promotes and markets CYS services (including presentations) to school staff and community members.
Provides summer programming activities for youth in assigned school district.
Provides crisis debriefing as members of district crisis response team as needed.
Communicates with CYS supervisor and district liaison as required by needs of program and schools.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

Requirements

Education:

A bachelor's degree majoring in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Counseling or closely related field.

Experience:

Must have a minimum of one (1) year of continuous full-time paid work experience providing direct crisis counseling and case management services to youth and families.
Must have training and experience using a personal computer with a variety of software such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Case Management Software.

Licensure:

Must have reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Effective written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of community resources in Harris County for youth and how to access them.
Must possess case management and documentation skills.
Must be self-disciplined and dependable.
Demonstrated ability to work with adolescents.
Be detail oriented.
Maintains strict confidentiality
Works independently with little or no supervision
Handles stressful situations with tact and diplomacy
Recognizes and respect appropriate personal boundaries
Be self-motivated and possess excellent time management skills
Prioritizes tasks
Deals with diverse populations and complex situations involving community agencies, schools, clients and staff, establishes positive working relationships with agencies having differing philosophies.
Experience with documentation in client data systems.
Must be able to conduct home visits.
Must have knowledge of adolescent problems and stages of development.
Experience with documenting service provision electronically.

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:

Regular | Full-Time
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Salary:

$50,003.20-$53,040.00(Annually)
Based on 26 Pay Periods
Plus, Mileage Reimbursement

Work Location:

Goose Creek CISD

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:

www.benefitsathctx.com

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