JPO/IMPACT Programmer Specialist

Bell County - Texas•Killeen, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is assigned to the IMPACT Academy/Post Adjudication Residential Treatment Program. The role involves developing and delivering cognitive education-based programming to residents, organizing and facilitating enrichment activities, and addressing residents' behavioral issues to ensure compliance and foster a positive environment. The specialist will also assist youth in obtaining access to educational, vocational, employment, and medical-related support services. The job requires fulfilling duties related to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and the United States Department of Justice, including adherence to policies like the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), Texas Family Code, and Bell County policies. The role involves case management for youth in the juvenile justice system, conducting interviews, making day-to-day decisions, preparing case plans, making referrals, and maintaining contact with youth and outside agencies. The specialist will also be involved in court reporting, testifying, providing transportation, monitoring compliance with court orders, and fulfilling on-call rotation duties. This position may require the employee to be moved to other positions within the department as necessary.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age
Have no disqualifying criminal history
Have no criminal history as described in §344.410(a) unless TJJD has reviewed it and determined the person is not ineligible for certification due to the criminal history
Must have a bachelor’s degree conferred by a college or university accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System
Never have had any type of certification revoked by TJJD
Complete the training required by TAC§344
Pass the certification exam to be completed after employment
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history
Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language

Nice To Haves

Requires Juvenile Probation Officer Certification to be obtained after employment.
Requires Juvenile Supervision Officer Certification to be obtained after employment.
Requires TAC Cybersecurity Awareness Training to be completed after employment.
Requires Handle with Care certification to be obtained after employment.
Requires CPR/First Aid Certification to be obtained after employment.

Responsibilities

Fulfill all duties related to his/her assignment as directed by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and the United States Department of Justice.
Perform case management for youth involved in the juvenile justice system.
Conduct initial intake interviews of youth and family to gather and assess information.
Make day-to-day decisions related to case management and recommendations to the Court.
Prepare individualized case plans, make appropriate community resource referrals, and maintain contact with outside agencies.
Visit youth at home, school, at work, in residential treatment facilities, or in detention as required.
Maintain current and accurate case records on all assigned youth.
Work directly with the Court, the County Attorney’s Office, Defense Attorneys, and service providers.
Prepare reports and documents for the court and testify when required.
Provide transportation to treatment facilities or other care as required or directed.
Monitor and enforce compliance with court orders, deferred prosecution rules, conditions of release, diversion program, and temporary pre-court monitoring.
Assign sanctions for violations per department policy.
Fulfill on-call rotation duties.
Conduct appropriate screenings, assessments, referrals, and follow-ups with juveniles on his/her caseload.
Ensure the completion of court and case documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
Maintain contact with youth to ensure that restitution monies are paid.
Arrange for coverage of his/her caseload when the officer is out of the office.
Fulfill duties related to the JPO on-call roster.
Fulfill duties related to the JSO on-call roster: providing direct care and supervision/security for juveniles in either a pre-adjudicated detention facility or a post-adjudication residential facility and working a schedule that will involve weekends, holidays, evenings, or nights (shift work).
Address behavioral issue/concerns of residents to ensure compliance, to include assisting staff during any situation that requires the use of Handle with Care and the department-approved management program.
Develop and deliver cognitive education-based programming to residents.
Organize and facilitate enrichment activities for residents.
Address residents' behavioral issues/concerns to ensure compliance and understanding while fostering a proactive, positive environment.
Assist youth in obtaining access to educational, vocational, employment, and medical-related support services.
Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the Court, the Area Manager, Assistant Director, or Chief Juvenile Probation Officer.