Program Specialist I - Substance Abuse - Community Justice Assistance Division - Austin (799817)

JOB SUMMARY

Performs routine consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves assisting with planning, developing, and implementing an agency program; providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, and the public; and training others. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Assists in program planning, development, and implementation of the available state substance use programs for adult probationers; assists with the review of program area operations to identify areas in need of change; and assists in developing plans to address and improve areas of concern.

B. Reviews documents submitted by Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) to determine program eligibility for certain state programs for probationers; and reviews and processes program reports to coordinate services and notify the sending jurisdiction.

C. Reviews requests from the CSCDs and state programs to determine eligibility and coordinate services for additional services, extensions, placements, and discharges.

D. Collaborate with stakeholders including other staff, departments, agencies, organizations, public officials, planning consultants, civic groups, and the public. 

E. Assists in the preparation of training and operational manuals, educational materials, and information programs; and provides training and technical assistance on program services. * Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

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 Criminal Justice, Social Services, Behavioral Science, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required one year may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis. 

2. One year full-time, wage-earning criminal justice, administrative support, public administration, or technical program support experience. 

3. Experience in substance abuse treatment programs preferred. 

4. Community supervision experience preferred.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management. 

2. Knowledge of correctional facilities and substance abuse treatment methods and techniques. 

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

4. Knowledge of program planning and implementation. 

5. Knowledge of offender management practices. 

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

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

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

9. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 

10. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques. 

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

12. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports. 

13. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports. 

14. Skill in public address. 

15. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs. 

16. Skill to train others.

 

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.

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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.  

Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor's Office

Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions

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The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the 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 applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.