Unit Supervisor

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Littlefield, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Texas Civil Commitment Office (TCCO) is a small state agency with a critical public safety mission — to provide intensive supervision and treatment to civilly committed sexually violent predators. TCCO is a separate state agency that is administratively attached to the Health and Human Services Commission. TCCO is seeking dedicated professionals who are ready to contribute to this small but important agency. If you are passionate about public safety, supervision, and treatment; TCCO offers a unique and impactful career path. TCCO offers a comprehensive benefits package to include paid time off, a defined benefit pension plan and 100% paid employee health insurance for eligible full-time employees. Texas Civil Commitment Office (TCCO) Unit Supervisor Works under the direction of the Director of Case Management Services of the Texas Civil Commitment Office. Work involves establishing goals and objectives; developing guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating business function, division, or department activities; developing and evaluating budget requests. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Supervises the case managers for the agency. Maintains 24/7 availability to ensure optimal supervision and action regarding supervision and oversight of Sexually Violent Predators. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

Knowledge of the principles of program monitoring.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.
Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Skill to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures.
Skill to supervise employees with established policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network.
Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology or a directly related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience in case management work.
Valid Texas Driver’s License and insurance.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages and coordinates the daily operations of employees assigned to supervise sexually violent predators civilly committed under Health and Safety code, Chapter 841.
Oversees and develops comprehensive and accurate audit reports for evaluating the civil commitment program to achieve agency mission and function.
Monitors and approves leave, adjusting work schedules accordingly.
Provides guidance and documents employee issues as necessary to improve performance.
Conducts comprehensive internal audits of employee work according to policy and procedure.
Monitors multiple databases to ensure accurate employee data entry and provides technical guidance.
Recommends and coordinates activities to produce a more effective program; provides training, develops policies, procedures, and manuals; and prepares justifications for and assists in implementing procedural and policy changes.
Conducts various research studies concerning civil commitment and develops policies and procedures.
Investigates allegations of policy and procedure violations and documents findings and takes appropriate action to correct behavior; conducts quality assurance reviews; prepares or assists in the preparation of administrative reports, studies, and specialized research projects; works with the program staff in determining trends and resolving technical problems; and responds to emergencies.