Human Services Specialist VII - Specialized Programs - Rehabilitation and Reentry Division - Gatesville
Job in
Gatesville, Coryell County, Texas, 76596, USA
Listed on 2026-06-05
Listing for:
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-05
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Community Health, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Mental Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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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