Youth Services​/CYS Case Manager - Alief ISD

Job Title

School-Based Crisis Intervention/Prevention Specialist

Under the supervision of the Community Youth Service (CYS) Supervisor, and in collaboration with area school districts and other governmental entities, this position provides school-based crisis intervention/prevention, short case management, assessment, service coordination, and referral services for at-risk students and their families. The position supports safety and stability, links to services, and maintains accurate and confidential documentation in the agency database consistent with program and agency requirements.

Additionally, this position requires providing response, and debriefing support after the loss of a youth, school district personnel or a traumatic event.

Education:

• A Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Counseling, or closely related field.

Experience:

• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of paid experience providing crisis counseling and case management services to youth and families.

Licensure:

• Must have reliable transportation with a valid Texas driver's license and auto liability insurance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of youth development, family systems, crisis intervention, and community resources

• Effective written and oral communication and documentation skills

• Proficiency with case-management databases and Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to engage youth and families, maintain boundaries, and ensure confidentiality

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively

• Handle stressful situations with tact and diplomacy

• Be self-motivated and possess excellent time management skills

• Deals with diverse populations and complex situations involving community agencies, schools, clients and staff.

• Establishes positive working relationships with agencies having differing philosophies.

• Must have knowledge of adolescent problems and stages of development.

• Must be able to conduct home visits.

Note: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

• Grant-funded | Full-Time

• Hours:
  
  Monday -- Friday 8:00 a.m.
  
  -- 5:00 p.m.

Salary:

• Based on 26 Pay Periods

• Plus, Mileage Reimbursement

Work Location:

• Alief ISD

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Harris County Employee Benefits

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage

• Dental Coverage

• Vision Coverage

• Wellness Plan

• Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)

• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays

• One (1) floating holiday per year

• Paid Parental Leave*

• Sick Leave

• Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

• The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities

• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)

• Flexible work schedule*

• METRO Ride Sponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website: