Full Job Description
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; evaluating program activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; coordinating program activities; 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 programs and services of the substance use program; oversees the preparation of and approves treatment plans; and oversees the development of programs, protocols, and methods.
B. Oversees special investigations and program analyses ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; develops and implements effective techniques for evaluating program services and operations; makes recommendations for improvement; oversees staff conducting analyses to ensure programs are effective and meet contractual obligations with private vendors; and monitors licenses and contracts for the program.
C. Establishes program goals and objectives; develops and implements program guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations; oversees the preparation of program management and productivity reports; prepares and evaluates program budget requests.
D. Confers with staff on program issues and problems to identify and implement solutions; provides technical assistance in the program area; oversees case management to include the assessment of inmates for clinical and reentry needs; and prepares and oversees the preparation of substance use education and treatment services.
E. Supervises the work of others.
- 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, Behavioral Science, Education, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field. 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.
2. Five years full-time, wage-earning criminal justice, substance use treatment, rehabilitative programming, case management, social services, or program administration experience.
3. Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.
4. Current valid licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas Department of State Health Services, current valid certification as a Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals, or current valid Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC) licensed to conduct counseling in a treatment environment.
B. Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
2. Knowledge of program evaluation methods.
3. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
4. Knowledge of treatment approaches and modalities and related assessment methods preferred.
5. Knowledge of the principles of addiction treatment within correctional populations and settings preferred.
6. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.
7. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
8. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
9. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
10. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.
11. Skill to establish program goals and objectives.
12. Skill to oversee program activities.
13. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.
14. Skill to supervise the work of others.
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
Military Occupation Specialty Code
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.
Military Crosswalk Guide – Prepared by the State Auditor’s Office
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.