Texas Juvenile Justice Department
TJJD - Volunteer Services Coordinator IV - Community Relations Coordinator - (GN
Texas Juvenile Justice Department, Gainesville, Texas, United States, 76240
Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00046201 You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section
HOW TO APPLY Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment available at: http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003) Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028) Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975) Authorization to Release Information (HR-074) Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position. Apply Online at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job=00046201tz=GMT-05:00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). Apply through Work-In-Texas at https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx. You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). The additional forms are available at: http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/doc-library/category/304-forms) and can be submitted via email to: HRJobsmart@TJJD.Texas.gov. Apply via Email to HRJobsmart@TJJD.Texas.gov. Send completed application, supplemental questions/forms, and copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). PLEASE NOTE 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 (month year), supervisors 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. Resumes do not take the place of this required information. Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications. BENEFITS State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov. Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary ADD Insurance, Dependent Health Life insurance, Health Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Performs highly advanced (senior-level) volunteer services work relating to youth in TJJD custody assigned to the TJJD state-operated secure facility. Work involves overseeing, evaluating, and promoting the facilitys volunteer services program. Designs and manages projects involving community volunteers that enhance the rehabilitation efforts for such youth; enlists community volunteers as mentors, tutors, group leaders, and other volunteer roles; publicizes the volunteer program; serves as a liaison to charitable non-profit organizations supporting the youth and facility. Plans and assigns the work of volu teers and oversees and evaluates their performance.Prioritizes frequent and competing demands, compiles and analyzes data, documentation, and reports; coordinates implementation of the Texas Model and Trauma Informed Care services into campus operations; interacts with volunteers on the facility and in the community; attends local organizational meetings; performs public speaking in the community, prepares press releases for local media; acts as a representative and liaison of TJJD; and has occasional direct interaction with youth assigned to the facility, including interaction involving the independent supervision of one or more youth engaged in volunteer activities and projects.Work requires extensive collaboration with other TJJD staff to include case managers, juvenile correctional officers, family liaisons, developmental services coordinators, and facility administrators to increase family engagement in all areas. May supervise the work of and train others.Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per work week, travel, and be on-call. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Develops a volunteer recruitment and retention plan identifying volunteer needs; recruits community volunteers in accordance with the recruitment plan; fully screens and enrolls volunteer applicants; interviews, selects, and assigns community volunteers; and develops job descriptions, agreements, and contracts outlining responsibilities and obligations of volunteers.Manages the facilitys youth mentoring program; achieves maximum benefit for youth through careful recruiting and matching of adult mentors to facility youth and maintaining close supervision of mentors.Develops and facilitates other volunteer-led projects, activities, and special events that enhance the rehabilitation of facility youth, including tutoring, religious instruction, skills groups, and internships.Orients and trains volunteers in accordance with TJJD policies and procedures; promotes cooperation between volunteers and staff within the working environment; develops job-specific continuing education and makes such training available to all volunteers.Plans and assigns the work of volunteers; oversees and evaluates their performance and effectiveness, and provides corrective action and discipline as warranted.Maintains, updates, and evaluates all required records, files, and the Volunteer Tracker database regarding volunteers and the community engagement program; provides such information as needed for scheduled reports and audits.Promotes the facilitys community relations program by preparing press releases for local media, providing community presentations and facility tours, attending organizational meetings, and designing printed materials for distribution.Monitors, reviews, and evaluates compliance with program policies, procedures, statutes, and rules for assigned program(s).Occasionally supervises one or more youth engaged in volunteer activities and projects.Reports any presence or perception of racial, ethnic, and/or gender disparities.Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures: Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible. Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames.Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors degree with major course work in business, public administration, criminal justice, behavioral science, or related field. Two years o
HOW TO APPLY Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment available at: http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003) Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028) Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975) Authorization to Release Information (HR-074) Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position. Apply Online at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job=00046201tz=GMT-05:00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). Apply through Work-In-Texas at https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx. You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). The additional forms are available at: http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/doc-library/category/304-forms) and can be submitted via email to: HRJobsmart@TJJD.Texas.gov. Apply via Email to HRJobsmart@TJJD.Texas.gov. Send completed application, supplemental questions/forms, and copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). PLEASE NOTE 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 (month year), supervisors 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. Resumes do not take the place of this required information. Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications. BENEFITS State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov. Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary ADD Insurance, Dependent Health Life insurance, Health Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Performs highly advanced (senior-level) volunteer services work relating to youth in TJJD custody assigned to the TJJD state-operated secure facility. Work involves overseeing, evaluating, and promoting the facilitys volunteer services program. Designs and manages projects involving community volunteers that enhance the rehabilitation efforts for such youth; enlists community volunteers as mentors, tutors, group leaders, and other volunteer roles; publicizes the volunteer program; serves as a liaison to charitable non-profit organizations supporting the youth and facility. Plans and assigns the work of volu teers and oversees and evaluates their performance.Prioritizes frequent and competing demands, compiles and analyzes data, documentation, and reports; coordinates implementation of the Texas Model and Trauma Informed Care services into campus operations; interacts with volunteers on the facility and in the community; attends local organizational meetings; performs public speaking in the community, prepares press releases for local media; acts as a representative and liaison of TJJD; and has occasional direct interaction with youth assigned to the facility, including interaction involving the independent supervision of one or more youth engaged in volunteer activities and projects.Work requires extensive collaboration with other TJJD staff to include case managers, juvenile correctional officers, family liaisons, developmental services coordinators, and facility administrators to increase family engagement in all areas. May supervise the work of and train others.Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per work week, travel, and be on-call. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Develops a volunteer recruitment and retention plan identifying volunteer needs; recruits community volunteers in accordance with the recruitment plan; fully screens and enrolls volunteer applicants; interviews, selects, and assigns community volunteers; and develops job descriptions, agreements, and contracts outlining responsibilities and obligations of volunteers.Manages the facilitys youth mentoring program; achieves maximum benefit for youth through careful recruiting and matching of adult mentors to facility youth and maintaining close supervision of mentors.Develops and facilitates other volunteer-led projects, activities, and special events that enhance the rehabilitation of facility youth, including tutoring, religious instruction, skills groups, and internships.Orients and trains volunteers in accordance with TJJD policies and procedures; promotes cooperation between volunteers and staff within the working environment; develops job-specific continuing education and makes such training available to all volunteers.Plans and assigns the work of volunteers; oversees and evaluates their performance and effectiveness, and provides corrective action and discipline as warranted.Maintains, updates, and evaluates all required records, files, and the Volunteer Tracker database regarding volunteers and the community engagement program; provides such information as needed for scheduled reports and audits.Promotes the facilitys community relations program by preparing press releases for local media, providing community presentations and facility tours, attending organizational meetings, and designing printed materials for distribution.Monitors, reviews, and evaluates compliance with program policies, procedures, statutes, and rules for assigned program(s).Occasionally supervises one or more youth engaged in volunteer activities and projects.Reports any presence or perception of racial, ethnic, and/or gender disparities.Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures: Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible. Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames.Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors degree with major course work in business, public administration, criminal justice, behavioral science, or related field. Two years o