Specialty Court Manager
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
09-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Description
About the Position:
The Specialty Court Manager coordinates and supervises the program development and managerial functions of the specialized programs in court. This includes but is not limited to managing program referrals collaboration with outside programs and agencies court docket coordination delinquency case transfers database maintenance professional staffing coordination and court hearings. The Specialty Court Manager is to ensure that the services provided to the youth are effective decriminalizing and appropriately designed and implemented. This position will be responsible for reporting all of program developments to the Health Services Specialty Court Administrator.
About the Department Services:
The Health Services division of the HCJPD is responsible for the medical psychological and treatment programs within the agency. The services operated within this division include the medical staff that assess and treat youth in the detention center and post-adjudicated addition the division has mental health therapists who provide crisis counseling and individual group and family therapy to youth both in the detention center and under community supervision. Lastly the Health Services division oversees the four specialty courts that operate within the agency to help address some of the underlying factors that may be impacting a youths functioning.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Maintains regular contact with administration within the agency approved outside agency affiliates treatment providers legal representatives the DAs office and the court regarding progress of participants in programs.
- Strategically designs and implements appropriate court programs to ensure that the specialized court programs are effective and efficient.
- Monitors the treatment progress of specialized program participants to ensure effective implementation and operation of the program.
- Reviews and reports all aspects of each individual caseload audits case files according to TJJD Standards and departmental policies; as well as evaluation of work performance.
- Coordinates and facilitates appropriate program levels of participation with all parties involved with the case through disposition and termination.
- Assists in formulation of unit personnel needs as they relate to efficiency in work production and hiring new employees.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Requirements
Education and Experience:
- BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university in Criminology Corrections Social Sciences or related field.
- Five (5) years of work experience with HCJPD or related field.
- MA/MS degree from an accredited college or university in Criminology Corrections Social Sciences or related field.
- Three (3) years of work experience with HCJPD or related filed.
- Must be knowledgeable of the Harris County policies and procedures and Texas Juvenile Justice Department Standards.
- Must be knowledgeable of the computer systems utilized court procedures and mental health requirements.
- Must be able to work with other professionals at all levels of the juvenile justice system including judges attorneys psychiatrist psychologist administrators probation officers and youth development coaches.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an active certification as a Juvenile Probation Officer in accordance with TJJD requirements.
- Must be 21 at least years of age.
Valid Texas Drivers license. (Applicants must possess and maintain a valid Texas Drivers License and carry liability insurance that meets or exceeds the minimum legal requirements.)
- Upon receiving a conditional job offer all applicants must undergo a criminal background check and drug screening.
- All applicants must provide evidence of a tuberculosis (TB) skin test. If the attest result is positive additional documentation will be required.
- All employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing as well as testing based on reasonable suspicion that the employee may be under the influence of a substance prohibited by the countys drug and alcohol policy during the course and scope of employment.
- In the event of a public emergency declared by the county staff may be assigned to other duties facilities or departments under the supervision of another county department.
- Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
- Employees in this position must possess and maintain a valid Texas Drivers license and maintain liability insurance coverage at least equal to the minimum amounts required by law.
- Certified copies of educational transcripts and/or college credits will be required during the hiring process.
- This position involves working with challenging youth where the use of crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies may be necessary to ensure the safety of both youth and staff.
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
About Harris County Juvenile Probation (HCJPD)
The Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD) provides supervision and services to youth between the ages of 10 and 17 who are under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court. HCJPD is the largest juvenile probation department in Texas with approximately 1100 employees and over 3500 youth referred to the department annually. HCJPD programs and services operate under the direction of the Harris County Juvenile Board. The Administration building is located in Downtown Houston Texas with several field offices throughout the County and three secure residential facilities.
Make an Impact:Working for HCJPD provides the opportunity to serve your community and be a positive role model for young people. Our pace of work enables fast learning and fosters an environment where you can make a positive impact.
Professional Growth:We are committed to growing the capabilities of our staff by building a learning community where you can work with diverse individuals explore new ways of thinking and expand your skills. Our employees are Juvenile Justice Practitioners who share their knowledge to enhance each others growth.
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Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Full-time
Monday - Friday Late nights and weekends if necessary and/or as scheduled.
- Available 24 hours for emergency phone calls.
Salary:
$88254.40 Annually
Based on 26 pay periods
- 1200 Congress Houston TX 77002
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.
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