TJJD -Substance Abuse Counselor IV; GID

HOW TO APPLY

Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at the TJJD careers page):

• TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003)
• Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028)
• Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975)
• Authorization to Release Information (HR-074)

Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position.

Apply Online at the Texas Careers site and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copies of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

Apply through Work-In-Texas at the Work-In-Texas site. You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copies of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). The additional forms are available at the TJJD careers page and can be submitted via email to HRJobsgiddingsas.gov.

Apply via Email to HRJOBSGIDDINGSas.gov. Send completed application, supplemental questions/forms, and copies of high school/college diploma(s), copies of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

PLEASE NOTE

Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment history from the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month & year), 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.

Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

BENEFITS

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found as.gov. 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. Some positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) provides a trauma informed, holistic Alcohol or Other Drugs (AOD) Specialized Treatment Program to youth committed to the agency who need AOD treatment in addition to the agency’s Texas Model of Trauma Informed Corrections. The AOD program consists of: a high intensity treatment program at dorms dedicated for that purpose at the agency’s secure youth facilities;

a moderate intensity treatment program provided through an outpatient delivery model at the secure youth facilities and halfway houses; and a continuity of care program upon release of youth into the community.

Performs complex (journey-level) administrative and supervisory program work in substance abuse counseling and assessment of youth. Provides clinical supervision to counseling interns. Works with program goals, guidelines, procedures, policies, schedules, and evaluation of activities. Provides technical assistance regarding compliance with DSHS standards and grant requirements. Collaborates with program management to plan and implement the program, and provides coaching and mentoring. Coordinates implementation of process improvement plans and monitors fidelity.

Provides direct supervision to AOD counseling interns and supervises AOD program staff.

Works under general supervision…