Case Worker (Adult Probation) - Downtown

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County CSCD seeks a dedicated staff member to assist with duties related to community supervision and court liaison. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and experience in a social services setting.

Strong communication skills are essential, and a Texas Class C driver’s license is required for this position in Houston, TX. The position is regular full-time with standard hours and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience in helping others in a social service setting.
• Must have a valid Texas Class C Driver’s License and must be insurable.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the completion of CSO duties that do not require CSO certification.
• Exercises privileged communication as related to the position and maintains expertise in the operations, functions and scope of the department.
• Prepares motions to revoke/adjudicate guilt for law and or technical violations.
• Prepares and explains conditions of supervision and conducts initial interviews for those granted supervision.
• Communicate with court and community partners.
• Operates office equipment, computers, phones, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Texas Class C Driver's License

Job description

About The Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD):

The Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) is one of the largest probation departments in the United States, supervising more than 70,000 individuals and employing over 600 staff members across 6 locations. We provide a wide range of services including community supervision, outpatient counseling, cognitive-behavioral programming, and residential treatment, designed to strengthen our clients’ abilities and support their long-term success. With a focus on utilizing evidence-based practices, we aim to improve outcomes and reduce recidivism for all clients under supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in the completion of CSO duties that do not require CSO certification
• Exercises privileged communication as related to the position and maintains expertise in the operations, functions and scope of the department.
• Prepares motions to revoke/adjudicate guilt for law and or technical violations
• Prepares and explains conditions of supervision and conducts initial interviews for those persons being granted community supervision, pre-trial intervention or supervision
• Communicate with court and community partners
• Operates office equipment, computers, phones, etc., necessary for the work.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Contributes to and helps create a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a cooperative and amicable manner with supervisors, coworkers, subordinates and members of the public.
• Work overtime as required.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

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Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
• Experience in helping others in a social service setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills.

Licensure:

• Must have a valid Texas Class C Automobile Operator’s License and must be insurable under the Department’s automobile insurance program.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular Full-time | FLSA Status: Non-exempt.
• Hours will be discussed during departmental interview.
  • Work overtime as required.

Salary:

• $3,602.39 Monthly (=$20.78 Hourly)- $4,008.79 Monthly (=$23.13 Hourly)
• Depends on Qualifications
• Based on 26 Pay Periods

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office and Court setting.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date.