SJAC Program Manager

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Resources for Children and Adults seeks a qualified senior manager to oversee the Senior Justice Assessment Center (SJAC) and supervise two program supervisors. You will assist the Adult Services Deputy Director in all phases of management, including program planning, policy development, and staff development.

You will lead budgeting discussions, represent the department in public relations and community meetings, and foster partnerships with facilities, providers, and government

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences, Social Work, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum five years of verifiable, full-time case management experience with adults in social services.
• Four years in a supervisory role in a social services setting.
• Experience using personal computer and software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and case management systems.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Valid Texas driver's license and auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of SJAC Program Supervisors.
• Participate in program planning, policy development, budgeting, and staff development as part of the management team.
• Participate in hiring and training staff; approve timesheets; monitor mileage reports; complete performance plans and evaluations.
• Attend manager and county meetings; participate in budget processes.
• Public education, speeches, and public relations related to program objectives.
• Promote interagency cooperation and attend meetings and committees.
• Coordinate interaction between the program, other agencies, and county departments.

Skills

Management principles

Supervision skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Ethics & integrity

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social/Behavioral Sciences

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Case management software

Job description

Department History Overview

Harris County Resources for Children and Adults was founded in 1966 as Harris County Child Welfare to provide support services for the children taken under the wing of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Fifty years later, Harris County Resources for Children and Adults still provides this support. But the now-county department has expanded services for early prevention, intervention, and adult services.

Vision:

To better the lives of children and adults in Harris County.

Brief Position Overview:

Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Adult Services, this position serves as direct supervisor to two Program Supervisors and all Forensic Case Managers. Assists the Adult Services Deputy Director in all phases of management of the Senior Justice Assessment Center (SJAC).

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serves as direct supervisor to SJAC Program supervisors.
• Participates in overall Adult Services Division program planning, problem-solving, policy development, personnel issues and decision-making as member of specialized management team.
• Participates in hiring and training of all staff. Approves timesheets on bi-weekly basis for assigned staff. Receives and monitors monthly mileage report forms for assigned staff. Completes annual Performance/Development Plan and Evaluation for assigned staff.
• Attends Program Manager meetings as required. Attends County Administrative staff meetings. Participates in budget process.
• Responsible for public education, speeches, and public relations in relationship to program objectives.
• Promotes interagency cooperation by attending agency and community meetings and participating in committees as requested/required.
• Helps to coordinate interaction between the program, other agencies and county departments.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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Education:

• Bachelor's degreein Social or Behavioral Sciences, Social Work, Public Administration, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years verifiable, full-time paid work experience in Case Management working with adults in a Social Services setting.
• Must have four (4) years of verifiable, full-time paid experience in a supervisory role in a Social Services setting.
• Training and experience using a personal computer with a variety of software such as Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Case Management Software.

Licensure:

• Reliable transportation with a valid state of Texas driver’s license and auto liability insurance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices, including program planning, contract requirements, budgeting, direction, coordination, and evaluation
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of case management and administration, case management documentation, and records management.
• Skill in emphasizing, valuing, and dealing successfully with the special capabilities, distinctive cultural histories, and unique needs of people of various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Skill in operating a personal computer, utilizing a variety of standard and specialized software, including electronic case management and client financial systems.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills.
• Be self-disciplined and dependable.
• Meet deadlines to complete projects and assignments.
• Multitasks and works independently.
• Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
• Maintains the highest standards of ethical behavior, exercising honesty and integrity, respect, confidentiality, and fairness in the execution of their official responsibilities.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with residential facilities, care providers, family members, benefit carriers, government officials and departments, community partners and resources, and the general public.

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-time | Regular
• Monday – Friday | 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.

Salary:

• Depends on Qualifications.
• Based on 26 Pay Periods

Work Location:

• 2525 Murworth Drive, Houston, TX 77054

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.