Truancy & Family Engagement Specialist

(Grant-funded)

Salary: $63,000.00 per year

Mental Health Coordinator

N/A

Applicant must be a graduate from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Clinical or Counseling, Rehab Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field or university with the intent of obtaining license; OR an individual who is temporarily or fully licensed by the Texas Licensing Boards.

• Must be over twenty-one (21) years of age (for state certification requirements);
• Current Texas Driver's License and must have an automobile with current automobile insurance;
• Ability to communicate effectively (reading, writing, and understanding) in English;
  Bilingual is preferred;
• Able to submit to a drug urinalysis pre-screening exam and pass a criminal background check. If the candidate for employment does have a criminal record, it must be cleared through the requirements as set forth by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department;
• Must be bondable;
• Must be eligible for certification as a Psychological Association by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker or a Licensed Professional Counselor and/or Licensed Professional Associate by the Texas Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors;
• One (1) year experience in working with children, youth, and families in a social services setting and/ or in provision of direct clinical services is preferred;
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices and effective community engagement strategies;
• Knowledge of techniques for facilitating client motivation to change behavior problems;
• Knowledge of Psychometric testing and various evidence-based therapeutic modalities for youth;
• Skills in training and/or teaching others in the field of mental and behavioral health; and
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office:
  Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook;
  Electronic Health Record System

• Cardio
  - Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification and First Aid (FA).

• Adhere to ethical standards set forth by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and regulations from the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.
• Adhere to ethical standards set forth by the Texas Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors;
• Participate in supervision and professional development to stay current with best practices in social worker and/or Licensed Professional Counselor or Associate.

• Contingent on qualifications and credentials will assist Mental Health Coordinator to provide services for students and parents who are attending the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) and/or under community supervision;
• Student and Family Engagement Specialist will follow up on truancy and be liaison between the department and school districts for youths referred to the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) and or department;
• Student and Family Engagement Specialist will work closely with the JJAEP Principal and CCJJD staff and participate in treatment team meetings;
• Assess each case and investigate what is contributing to their truancy and address that need;
• Work closely with Texas Workforce and/or other community resources in order to assist JJAEP students or community supervision youths with job placement and/or vocational skills;
• Provide pro-social and family engagement activities for youths referred to the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) and/or youths on community supervision;
• Seek community resources that can assist JJAEP students and families in need;
• Intervention Plans will be created with the students and…