Case Manager IV - Recovery Support Specialist - Plane State Jail (024958)

I. JOB SUMMARY

Performs advanced case management work. Work involves coordinating case management 
activities; and assisting in developing program goals, objectives, and procedures. Works under 
minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Provides ongoing case management and reviews and tracks case management activities for 
inmates; interviews inmates to gather information to assess service needs and reviews progress 
and compliance with program goals and objectives; and participates in team meeting for 
individualized program planning and release planning.

B. Coordinates program and volunteer activities; develops plans for community support; assists 
with contacting external organizations; and assists with intra-agency and inter-agency service 
coordination and referrals.

C. Documents inmate case records; prepares and reviews reports and evaluations; develops and 
maintains inmate information and progress records and prepares related reports; and compiles 
and analyzes data and prepares summary reports.

D. Assists in developing policies and procedures; assists in developing program schedules; assists 
with program monitoring and evaluation; identifies problem areas, service gaps, and areas that 
are barriers to services for clients; and prepares reports on program activities.

E. Develops, presents, and conducts presentations and orientations; and prepares and presents 
educational materials in individual and group settings.

* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training

1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.

2. Four years full-time, wage-earning case processing, case management, social services, 
criminal justice, recovery coaching, trauma-informed care, or human services experience.
Fifteen semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization 
recognized by the Council for Higher Education accreditation (CHEA) or by the United 
States Department of Education (USDE) may be substituted for each six months of 
experience.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of case management principles, objectives, standards, and methods.

2. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes to include 
those relevant to confidentiality of information preferred.

3. Knowledge of agency rules and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, 
rules, and regulations preferred.

4. Knowledge of motivational interviewing concepts and techniques preferred.

5. Knowledge of human trafficking and prostitution victimization treatment principles, methods, 
techniques, and practices in correctional rehabilitation programs preferred.

6. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. 

7. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the 
public. 

8. Skill in problem-solving techniques and planning to meet established guidelines. 

9. Skill to prepare technical, managerial, and statistical reports and publications.

10. Skill to assess inmate needs and to coordinate services to address identified needs.

11. Skill to gather, review, and analyze information and data.

IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend 
repeatedly, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, 
lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor 
equipment.

B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving 
objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working 
protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include 
computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and 
automobile.

Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years.  Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week.  If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete 

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview.  Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. 

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.* 

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Harmony Lopez
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX   77340
PH (936) 437-3139
EMAIL [email protected]

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

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