CSO/Case Manager (Adult Probation)

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County CSCD is seeking a CSO/Case Manager (Adult Probation) to supervise assigned clients and ensure compliance with court-ordered conditions, serving the Courts of Harris County, the community, and probationers.

The role requires promoting evidence-based practices like Motivational Interviewing, conducting face-to-face contacts, travel to different regions, urine drug screenings, and working late nights weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree conferred by an accredited institution.
• Must possess state mandated qualifications for a Community Supervision Officer.
• Must become certified in and maintain certification with the TRAS.
• Must meet minimum CJIS access requirements.
• Must have a valid Texas Class C Driver's License and be insurable.

Responsibilities

• Supervises clients to monitor compliance with court orders.
• Refers clients to community resources to aid rehabilitation.
• Maintains accurate chronological records of client activity.
• Prepares monthly statistical reports.
• Assists Courts in revocation hearings as needed.
• Implements Motivational Interviewing in caseload management.
• May travel to Harris County CSCD regions as needed.
• Works at least one late night per week.

Skills

Case management

Communication

Motivational interviewing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Will obtain Bachelor's degree within 5 months

Job description

The CSO/Case Manager (Adult Probation) provides responsible supervision to assigned clients to ensure compliance with Court ordered conditions thereby providing a service to the Courts of Harris County, the community and the clients on probation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises clients to monitor compliance with the orders of the Courts.
• Refers clients to appropriate community resource agencies in an effort to effectuate their rehabilitation.
• Ensures that all fees are paid on a timely basis.
• Schedule CAST assessments and assist with referrals and perform reassessments
• Maintains accurate chronologicals on all client activity.
• Assists the Courts in revocation hearings as necessary.
• Prepares monthly statistical reports.
• Notifies the Court immediately, through proper channels, of any violation of probation.
• Implements Evidence-Based Practices such as Motivational Interviewing in caseload management.
• Ensures compliance with all Community Justice Assistance Division Standards.
• Conducts face-to-face and collateral contact with clients in the community. May require travel to the Harris County CSCD regions as needed.
• As needed, observes the collection of urine samples for drug screening on clients on probation to assure that no foreign substance is introduced into the sample.
• Must work at least one late night each week.
• 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.

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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Education:

• Bachelor's degree conferred by an institution of higher education accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

OR

• Will obtain Bachelor's degree within the next five (5) months.

Certifications/Licensure:

• Must possess (or obtain within one year of appointment to this position) the state mandated qualifications for a Community Supervision Officer.

• Failure to pass the test may results in termination of employment.

• Must become certified in and maintain certification with the TRAS.

• Must meet the minimum requirements for access to Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS).

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

Additional Requirements:

• APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE ALL PAST EMPLOYMENT.

• A COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION; HOWEVER, TWO (2) CERTIFIED ORIGINAL TRANSCRIPTS WITH GRADUATION DATE WILL BE REQUIRED AT TIME OF HIRE.

NOTE:

Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular Full-time

• 40 Hours per Week | Hours will be discussed during departmental interview

Salary:

• 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 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.

Locations within Harris County include:

• Downtown: 49 San Jacinto Houston, TX 77002
• North Region: 9111 Eastex Freeway Houston, TX 77093
• South Region: 3330 Old Spanish Trail Houston, TX 77021
• West Region: 10585 Westoffice Drive Houston, TX 77042??
• East Region: 1000 Lee Drive Baytown, TX 77520
  • May require travel to the Harris County CSCD regions as needed.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.