JP Court Liaison
JP Court Liaison
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Job Description
Position 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 nowcounty 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 TRIAD Prevention Court Liaison Supervisor this position performs a variety of professional oversight and coordination of social service referrals to atrisk youth and families appearing before Harris County Justice of the Peace (JP) Courts. The JP Court Liaison advocates and collaborates with various school districts to provide prevention measures to youth and families who have been referred for services. The JP Court Liaison maintains the highest standards of ethical behavior exercising honesty and integrity when working with atrisk youth and families. This position also serves as the Youth Diversion Coordinator which provides duties of case manager for Harris County Justice Courts.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Serves as a liaison to initiate and maintain communication between various state and county stakeholders and other related organizations.
Provides background information and presents recommendations for developing a plan of service to JP court personnel or Assistant District Attorney regarding case disposition.
Travels to various schools JP courts and other community events as required.
Documents outreach services client and legal history information and completes monthly reports in EVOLV.
Maintains and develops resource list for assigned courts.
Maintains confidential information regarding the families served.
Counsels models and advocates for the best interest of the youth and their families regarding resources.
Provides followup feedback to court personnel and external/internal programs.
Receives and screens school district referrals to provide prevention measures for individual service plans.
Serve as a Youth Diversion Coordinator (YDC) for the Justice of the Peace (JP) Courts by receiving and screening all Youth Diversion Referrals maintaining and documenting the outcome of the program.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Requirements
Education:
Bachelors degree in Psychology Sociology Social Work Criminal Justice or a closely related field.
Experience:
One 1 year of fulltime paid work experience working with youth and their families in a youthservice agency in an institutional counseling or social services setting.
Training and experience using a personal computer with a variety of software such as Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel and Case Management Software.
Licensure:
Reliable transportation with a valid drivers license (Texas) and auto liability insurance
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of protective services child and family development child management family systems community resources and Justice of the Peace processes.
Knowledge of county state and federal laws Texas Family Code statutes rules ordinances and regulations governing children.
Knowledge of principles practices and techniques of case management and administration case management documentation and records management.
Knowledge of the Justice of the Peace system procedures and associated legal terminology.
Ability to maintain the highest standards of ethical behavior exercising honesty and integrity respect confidentiality and fairness in the of their official responsibilities.
Handles sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.
Communicates detailed and often sensitive information effectively both orally and in writing.
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with adolescents family members school and government officials law enforcement community partners and the general public.
Works under remote supervision.
Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals objectives and activities
Selfdisciplined dependable and ability to work independently manage multiple projects and prioritizing multiple tasks and demands.
Skill in analyzing interpreting and applying Texas Family Code policies and procedures and federal state and local laws and regulations pertaining to governing children.
Skill in empathizing valuing and dealing successfully with the special capabilities distinctive cultural histories and unique needs of people of various socioeconomic ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
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 butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
BilingualSpanish and English (Not Required)
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Fulltime Regular
Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Salary:
$47195.20$52520.00 (Annually)
Based on 26 Pay Periods
Plus Mileage Reimbursement
Location(s):
JP Court 82 (Judge Louie Ditta) 16603 Buccaneer Lane Houston TX 77062
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
