Position Description
The Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) is one of the largest probation departments in the United States supervising more than 70000 individuals and employing over 600 staff members across 6 locations. We provide a wide range of services including community supervision outpatient counseling cognitive-behavioral programming and residential treatment designed to strengthen our clients abilities and support their long-term success. With a focus on utilizing evidence-based practices we aim to improve outcomes and reduce recidivism for all clients under supervision.
The Specialty Court Counselor I/II provides clinical services for Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department. The Specialty Court Counselor will provide services to criminal justice involved individuals including completion of intake assessments treatment planning progress reports treatment plan reviews and discharge summaries. The Specialty Court Counselor will also complete concise and timely documentation of all clinically related duties and work with the Specialty Court interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure client needs are addressed.
Duties and Responsibilities:Processes all payments i.e. restitution supervisory fee etc. made through the Harris County Community Supervision & Corrections Department. Assists in the completion of all clerical tasks within his/her assigned Region/Program.
Ensure that all payments are processed promptly and uniformly.
Maintains an accurate daily balance of all payments received.
Assists CSOs with understanding/translating the Fee Screens when needed.
Reconciles current days totals at the end of the shift.
Responds to all inquiries in an efficient courteous manner.
Assist with answering multi-line switchboard and greet clients in courteous manner.
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.
Works 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.
Requirements
- Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
- Experience with 10-key adding machine.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:- Type 30 words per minute.
- Able to lift heavy files up to 25-30 pounds.
- Thorough knowledge of current office practices and procedures.
- Good working knowledge of current computer functions and procedures.
- Willingness to work flexible hours.
Licensure:- Must have a valid Texas Class C Automobile Operators License and must be insurable under theDepartments automobile insurance program.
NOTE:To qualify for this position required experience education and skills must be clearly stated in your applications employment history. Resumes are welcome but we do not use any information provided on your resume to qualify and refer you to the Hiring Department for consideration.Preferences
- Prior Business Office experience to include handling large sums of money.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- Regular Full-time
- Hours will be discussed during departmental interview.
Salary:- $3168.97 - $3620.66 Monthly
- Depends on Qualifications
- Based on 26 Pay Periods
Work Environment andPhysical 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.
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Position DescriptionThe Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) is one of the largest probation departments in the United States supervising more than 70000 individuals and employing over 600 staff members across 6 locations. We provide a wide range of services includin...
Position Description
The Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) is one of the largest probation departments in the United States supervising more than 70000 individuals and employing over 600 staff members across 6 locations. We provide a wide range of services including community supervision outpatient counseling cognitive-behavioral programming and residential treatment designed to strengthen our clients abilities and support their long-term success. With a focus on utilizing evidence-based practices we aim to improve outcomes and reduce recidivism for all clients under supervision.
The Specialty Court Counselor I/II provides clinical services for Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department. The Specialty Court Counselor will provide services to criminal justice involved individuals including completion of intake assessments treatment planning progress reports treatment plan reviews and discharge summaries. The Specialty Court Counselor will also complete concise and timely documentation of all clinically related duties and work with the Specialty Court interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure client needs are addressed.
Duties and Responsibilities:Processes all payments i.e. restitution supervisory fee etc. made through the Harris County Community Supervision & Corrections Department. Assists in the completion of all clerical tasks within his/her assigned Region/Program.
Ensure that all payments are processed promptly and uniformly.
Maintains an accurate daily balance of all payments received.
Assists CSOs with understanding/translating the Fee Screens when needed.
Reconciles current days totals at the end of the shift.
Responds to all inquiries in an efficient courteous manner.
Assist with answering multi-line switchboard and greet clients in courteous manner.
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.
Works 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.
Requirements
- Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
- Experience with 10-key adding machine.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:- Type 30 words per minute.
- Able to lift heavy files up to 25-30 pounds.
- Thorough knowledge of current office practices and procedures.
- Good working knowledge of current computer functions and procedures.
- Willingness to work flexible hours.
Licensure:- Must have a valid Texas Class C Automobile Operators License and must be insurable under theDepartments automobile insurance program.
NOTE:To qualify for this position required experience education and skills must be clearly stated in your applications employment history. Resumes are welcome but we do not use any information provided on your resume to qualify and refer you to the Hiring Department for consideration.Preferences
- Prior Business Office experience to include handling large sums of money.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- Regular Full-time
- Hours will be discussed during departmental interview.
Salary:- $3168.97 - $3620.66 Monthly
- Depends on Qualifications
- Based on 26 Pay Periods
Work Environment andPhysical 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.
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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