Position Description
Department History Overview Harris County Resources for Children and Adults was founded in 1966 as Harris County Child Welfare 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 Deputy Director of Adult Services, this position serves as direct supervisor to two Program Supervisors and all Forensic Case Managers. Assists the Adult Services Deputy Director in all phases of management of the Senior Justice Assessment Center (SJAC).
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Serves as direct supervisor to SJAC Program supervisors.
- Participates in overall Adult Services Division program planning, problem-solving, policy development, personnel issues and decision-making as member of specialized management team.
- Participates in hiring and training of all staff. Approves timesheets on bi-weekly basis for assigned staff. Receives and monitors monthly mileage report forms for assigned staff. Completes annual Performance/Development Plan and Evaluation for assigned staff.
- Attends Program Manager meetings as required. Attends County Administrative staff meetings. Participates in budget process.
- Responsible for public education, speeches, and public relations in relationship to program objectives.
- Promotes interagency cooperation by attending agency and community meetings and participating in committees as requested/required.
- Helps to coordinate interaction between the program, other agencies and county departments.
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:
- Bachelor's degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences, Social Work, Public Administration, or a related field.
Experience:
- Minimum five (5) years verifiable, full-time paid work experience in Case Management working with adults in a Social Services setting.
- Must have four (4) years of verifiable, full-time paid experience in a supervisory role in a Social Services setting.
- 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 state of Texas driver’s license and auto liability insurance.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices, including program planning, contract requirements, budgeting, direction, coordination, and evaluation
- Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of case management and administration, case management documentation, and records management.
- Skill in emphasizing, valuing, and dealing successfully with the special capabilities, distinctive cultural histories, and unique needs of people of various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
- Skill in operating a personal computer, utilizing a variety of standard and specialized software, including electronic case management and client financial systems.
- Must have good written and oral communication skills.
- Be self-disciplined and dependable.
- Meet deadlines to complete projects and assignments.
- Multitasks and works independently.
- Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
- Maintains the highest standards of ethical behavior, exercising honesty and integrity, respect, confidentiality, and fairness in the execution of their official responsibilities.
- Establishes and maintains effective relationships with residential facilities, care providers, family members, benefit carriers, government officials and departments, community partners and resources, and the general public.
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 | 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
Salary:
- Depends on Qualifications.
- Based on 26 Pay Periods
Work Location:
- 2525 Murworth Drive, Houston, TX 77054
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.
Benefits
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