TJJD - Human Services Specialist V Institutional Placement Coordinator - ( MCL) - 43026 - TJJD INTERNAL POSTING ONLY

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs highly complex (senior-level) social service or case management work. Serves as a liaison between the institution and Centralized Placement Unit (CPU) to ensure the coordination of requests for placement for youth within the institution who are in need of a community placement.

Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per work week and be on-call.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reviews, monitors, and coordinates all alternate placement requests to ensure referral packets are complete and up-to-date.

Coordinates the transportation for all administrative transfers and informs the receiving Institutional Placement.

Coordinator of the pending transfer to ensure youth are placed in appropriate facilities.

Serves as a member of Special Services Committee to obtain and relay information to other committee members.

Functions as the on-duty officer as assigned and in compliance with agency standards to ensure appropriate management of youth and staff during the weekend.

Acts as a liaison between the institution and Centralized Placement Unit to network and update information for all involved individuals.

Coordinates and monitors all documentation associated with Interstate Compact requests for courtesy supervision to ensure youth are accurately and appropriately placed in out-of-state facilities.

Provides new employee orientation for new primary service workers to provide them with appropriate information and training regarding community placement requests and Interstate Compact request.

Attends all required meetings, professional training workshops, and other required workshops to enhance professional skills and to keep abreast of current activities, policies, and procedures.

Responsible for all temporary admissions into institution to ensure compliance with GOP 47.19.

Coordinates the transportation for all temporary admissions to the Statewide Reception Center to ensure delivery in a timely manner.

Reviews and submits early release requests to the Deputy Executive Director for approval to ensure all information is present for a valid requests.

Reports any presence or perception of racial, ethnic, and / or gender disparities.

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

Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures :

• Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.
• Completes required documentation in the event of an accident / injury within requested time frames.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Clinical Psychology or Sociology, Guidance and Counseling, Criminal Justice (not Law Enforcement or Police Services), Family Relations, Interdisciplinary degree in Social Science, or Rehabilitation.

Two (2) years of the experience in the placement of youth, social work, or related area.

High school diploma or equivalent. Six (6) years of full-time wage earning experience in the placement of youth, social work, or related area.

Experience and Education Substitutions :

• One year of appropriate experience may substitute for one year of college (30 course hours) on a year for year basis.
• Completed course hours of undergraduate study may substitute for up to four years of experience on a basis of 30 course hours for one year of experience.
• Completed course hours of graduate study may substitute for up to two years of experience on a basis of 12 graduate course hours for one year of experience.
• Pro-rated part-time experience may satisfy the experience requirements.

Note : Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.

This position is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing and any offer of employment is contingent upon results from a drug screen conducted for the agency.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKINGCONDITIONS

The following physicaldemands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and / ornecessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions ofthis job.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions.

Analyzing Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing Ability to see Ability to hear (with or without aide) Alphabetizing Operate motor equipment Depth perception Identify colors Heavy lifting, up to 25 lbs.

Heavy carrying, up to 25 lbs. Climbing stairs Pulling Pushing Walking Standing Sitting Repeated bending Reaching above shoulder Dual simultaneous grasping Finger / manual dexterity

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge of :

• Or ability to acquire knowledge of TJJD child care practices, theory, and philosophy.
• TJJD goals and objectives.
• Or ability to acquire knowledge of services available through the private sector.

Skill in :

• Managing systems of record keeping and reporting.
• Operating computers and applicable computer software and using high level data and informational reports as a program management tool.

Ability to :

• Conceptualize concerns and problems regarding placement issues, and make recommendations for improvements.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Manage multiple complex tasks.
• Practice effective interpersonal communication skills with staff and youth.
• Work under pressure while maintaining effective and accurate performance, tact, and diplomacy.
• Work flexible hours, be on-call, and travel as needed.

Benefits include : Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program.

Optional add-on benefits include : Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc.

Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.