JP Court Program Manager

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 the Program Manager is responsible for the oversight coordination and evaluation of Justice of the Peace (JP) Court programs to ensure effective service delivery and compliance with applicable state laws and statutory requirements. This position provides leadership for the JP Court Liaison Program youth diversion initiatives JP Court Wraparound services and Care Court operations. The Program Manager plays a key role in implementing state-authorized truancy prevention early intervention and youth diversion strategies through coordinated court processes and community-based services. This role works closely with Justice Court judges court staff and county and community partners to support diversion pathways alternatives to formal adjudication and improved outcomes for court-involved youth and families.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervises the JP Court Liaison Supervisor Diversion Supervisor and Wraparound Supervisor and Care Court operations providing leadership guidance coaching and performance oversight aligned with program goals and court expectations. Supports supervisors in hiring onboarding training and evaluating staff while promoting professionalism accountability and high-quality service delivery across all JP Court programs.

• Manage all phases of Justice of the Peace Court program operations including coordination of court-based services Wraparound case management and diversion-related program functions. Ensure programs operate in compliance with applicable state laws statutory requirements court policies and county procedures related to truancy prevention and youth diversion. Monitor daily program operations consult with supervisors and address operational issues to maintain continuity and effectiveness of services.

• Oversee the implementation of court-authorized diversion and truancy intervention strategies designed to provide alternatives to formal adjudication. Coordinate services and referrals that support early intervention for court-involved youth and families through JP Court programs and partner agencies. Work with Justice Court judges and court partners to ensure appropriate application of diversion agreements intervention plans and court-ordered services.

• Evaluate program effectiveness through data review case file monitoring continuous quality improvement activities and operational observation. Ensure documentation reporting and program practices meet statutory policy and procedural requirements. Identify program gaps and support implementation of corrective actions or process improvements as needed.

• Serve as a liaison with Justice Court judges court staff Juvenile Probation schools law enforcement and community partners. Address complex cases system barriers and operational challenges through collaborative problem solving and coordination. Support resolution of issues related to court processes service access and program compliance.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Education:

• Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice Behavioral Science Human Services Social Work Public Administration or closely related field.

Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years full time paid work experience working directly with children adolescents and families in a court-related counseling or social service setting.

• Must have four (4) years of supervisory experience in a court-related counseling or 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 drivers license and auto liability insurance.

• Must successfully complete the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) training assessments within six months of employment and maintain yearly certifications thereafter.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Texas Family Code Code of Criminal Procedure and Education Code.

• Knowledge of criminal justice systems family systems and prevention services.

• Knowledge of System of Care principles and the wraparound process.

• Knowledge of case management practices and linking youth and families with needed services.

• Knowledge of budget and grant management.

• Strong conflict management skills and ability to understand and utilize consensus models.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong time management skills; self-motivated and detail-oriented.

• Ability to work with diverse populations community partners boards and families.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks analyze and interpret data and formulate recommendations.

• Ability to cope with stress fast-pace environment and exercise sound judgment.

• Strong problem-solving interpersonal coaching and mentoring skills.

• Ability to evaluate performance and manage financial resources.

• Ability to work independently and interact with all levels of staff in a fast-paced environment.

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.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-time Regular

• Monday Friday 8:00a.m. 5:00p.m.

Salary:

• $78832.00-$88691.20(Annually)

Work Location:

• 6300 Chimney Rock Road Houston Texas 77081

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.