Program Supervisor - Guardianship
Program Supervisor - Guardianship
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Job Description
Position Description
Department History Overview
Harris County Resources for Children and Adults was founded in 1966 as the Harris County Child Welfare Board to provide support services for 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.
Program Supervisor Overview:
Under the supervision of the Program Manager this position provides direction and supervision to case managers providing integrated social services for clients declared wards of Harris County.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Acts as Unit Supervisor to case managers that are certified guardians.
Conducts unit meetings on a regular basis to monitor compliance with program objectives Guardianship standards and program policies and procedures.
Selects supervises and evaluates assigned staff.
Conducts or oversees staff conferences six-month performance evaluations initiates and implements disciplinary actions as warranted.
Provides for the training and motivation of staff development in order to make full use of individual capabilities and to meet changing system demand.
Acts as a Certified Guardian Supervisor to case managers that are provisionally certified guardians.
Provides clinical guidance on case management issues to direct services of case management staff.
Monitors casework to ensure effective and efficient service delivery for wards.
Reviews wards physical mental and emotional well-being to assure proper placement and treatment is being delivered.
Monitors the ongoing field activities of the case managers.
Conducts monthly case audits to ensure compliance with Council on Accreditation and Guardianship Standards program policies and the Estates Code.
Conducts quarterly site visits.
Serves as the supervisor on call as scheduled.
Ensures adherence to the program policies and procedures by reviewing case documentation generating reports and analyzing data.
Meets deadlines for submitting reports and information as required by applicable state law and local court rules.
Serves as liaison between program and community partners including vendors other agencies and the Probate Courts.
Conducts community presentations on the Guardianship Program.
Serves on agency and program committees.
Serves as a member of Management Team and contributes to the development of policy and procedures program goals and objectives and program planning.
Reports to the Program Manager and Director on matters needed to effectively administer the Guardianship Program.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Requirements
Education:
Bachelor degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences Social Work Public Administration or a related field.
Experience:
Minimum three (3) years of verifiable full-time paid work experience in case management working with adults in a Social Services setting.
Minimum two (2) years of verifiable full-time paid work experience in a supervisory role within a Social Services setting.
Training and experience using a personal computer with a variety of software such as Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook and Case Management Software.
Licensure:
Reliable transportation with a valid drivers license (Texas) and auto liability insurance.
Must pass the Judicial Branch Certification Commissions criminal history check to be certified as a Guardian Case Manager and obtain and maintain a Provisional Guardianship Certification within two (2) months of hire. (Failure to obtain and maintain the certification will result in termination of employment.)
Certification as a Texas Certified Guardian by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission or the ability to obtain such certification within one (1) year of employment. (Texas Government Code Chapter 155).
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices including program planning contract requirements budgeting direction coordination and evaluation.
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 analyzing interpreting and applying Texas Estates Code and Guardianship Standards.
Must have good written and oral communication skills.
Be self-discipline and dependable.
Meets deadlines to complete projects and assignments.
Multitask and work 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 public.
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.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-time Regular
Monday -- Friday 8:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.
Salary:
$51188.80--$58156.80 (Annually)
Based on 26 Pay Periods
Plus Mileage Reimbursement
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
