Human Services Specialist VII - Specialized Programs - Rehabilitation and Reentry Division - Gatesville (025720)

I. JOB SUMMARY

Performs highly advanced and supervisory social service, case management work, and behavioral health 
program delivery to identified inmates that promotes health and healing from trauma. Work involves 
planning and coordinating trauma informed programming and activities for victims of human trafficking or 
sexual trauma; collecting, preparing, and reviewing cases to facilitate access to medical, educational, 
social, and other services; providing intervention and frequent contact with inmates, facilities, and service 
providers. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and 
independent judgement.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Oversees and evaluates case management services for the reentry and integration of special 
populations being released to the community; coordinates pre-release referrals and placements as 
needed and follows up as needed.

B. Plans and evaluates trauma-informed behavioral health programming, and coordinates with other 
departments, divisions, agencies, and community organizations for the delivery of case management 
services to inmates with histories of human trafficking and sexual trauma.

C. Coordinates with medical staff, inmates and inmate families, and service providers to access care 
needs; provides specialized assessments; provides individual and group counseling and recovery 
skills training; and recommends and develops reentry plans.
 
D. Maintains progress records; prepares reports to include statistical feedback on provided services; 
and monitors program outcomes.

E. Serves as point of contact for the Tattoo Removal program and Human Trafficking program; and 
provides liaison with program staff, governmental agencies, inmate or client families, faith-based 
support groups, and other organizations.

F. Prepares and oversees the preparation and maintenance of correspondence and required records, 
repots, and other documentation; and compiles and analyzes data and prepares summary reports.

G. Organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of others; and provides training and technical assistance 
in the program area.

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

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training

1. Bachelor's degree 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). Major course work in Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, Social Work, or
a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required 
four years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university 
on a year-for-year basis.

2. Four years full-time, wage-earning case management, case processing, human services, social 
services, operational support, or criminal justice experience.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of community and government service delivery systems and case management 
delivery systems.

2. Knowledge of case management guidelines, regulations, and policies.

3. Knowledge of mental illness and the emotional components of trauma and/or physical illness 
and disabilities.

4. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.

5. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, 
and regulations 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 to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

9. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.

10. Skill in interviewing and in conducting individual needs assessments.

11. Skill to review technical data, prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports; and 
develop plans for monitoring program activities and outcomes.

12. Skill to conduct individual and group discussions.

13. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network 
environment.

14. Skill to organize, assign, and review the work of others.

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, 
climb stairs, 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. 

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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]

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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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basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the
provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different
position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of
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