Project/Program Supervisor

Job Title

Position Description

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.

Brief Position Overview: Under the supervision of the Project/Program Manager, this position provides direction and supervision to youth workers to ensure the safety, security and compliance of the youth of Harris County Resources for Children and Adults (HCRCA) Harris County Youth Shelter.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for work rules and performance standards, conducts or oversees staff conferences, annual performance evaluations of five youth workers.
• Provides leadership and manages shift team to ensure the safety of individuals in the shelter (makes assignments, provides on the job training, mentors staff, and provides oversight of shelter activities).
• Completes and approves all intake screenings; conducts and completes intake paperwork for new admissions and completes discharge paperwork.
• Keeps appropriate case records including completion of weekly plan updates for youth assigned to their group.
• Responsible for overall safety and health of the youth and physical area.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email [email protected]

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree majoring in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or Criminal Justice from an accredited college or university

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years full-time paid work experience working with youth in a youth-service agency, short- or long-term residential care for youth, juvenile justice or in a social services setting.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience in a 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 Texas driver's license and auto liability insurance.
• Licensed as a Child Care Administrator or successfully complete the Child Care Administrator licensure within one year of hire and maintain thereafter.
• Required to complete Crisis Prevention Intervention, First Aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices, including program planning and contract requirements.
• Knowledge of protective services, child and family development, child management, family systems, and community resources, budgeting, direction, coordination, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of case management and administration, case management documentation.
• Knowledge of county, state, and federal laws, Texas Family Code, statutes, rules, ordinances, and regulations governing children.
• 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.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills.
• Be self-discipline and dependable.
• Meets deadlines to complete projects and assignments.
• Multitask and work independently.
• Maintains the highest standards of ethical behavior, exercising honesty and integrity, respect, confidentiality, and fairness in the execution of their official responsibilities.

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 but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-time | Regular
• Tuesday-Saturday | 7am - 3pm (Off Sunday & Monday)

Salary/Location:

• Based on 26 Pay Periods
• Plus, Mileage Reimbursement
• 6300 Chimney Rock Rd., Houston, TX 77081 (Harris County Youth Shelter)

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.

Harris County Employee Benefits

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website: www.benefitsathctx.com