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Capps Plumbing and Sewer, Inc. · 2 days ago

TJJD - Program Specialist VI – Staff Learning & Professional Development Leader - (EVN) - 55283

Evins3801 E Monte Cristo Road

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Capps Plumbing and Sewer, Inc. is part of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, which is seeking a Program Specialist VI for Staff Learning & Professional Development. The role involves providing advanced consultative services and technical assistance, coordinating training for facility staff, and ensuring a supportive learning environment for new hires.

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Responsibilities

Performs advanced (senior level) consultative services and technical assistance work

Work involves classroom and on-the-job training to facility staff; coordinates staff training schedules and delivers annual mandated in-service training

Focuses on creating and maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for new hire staff and ensures staff are learning the required materials

Manages the re-training of staff and implementation of new initiatives based on facility trends and agency vision

Works collaboratively with facility administration and staff to troubleshoot training pitfalls and transition new hires from training to on-going coaching and development

Maintains communications with the Director of Training, JJTA Management, facility administration, and other internal stakeholders to support the needs of new hires consistent with all policies, procedures and facility safety and security

Utilize a blended learning approach to effectively deliver training to staff with varying learning styles, preferences, and difficulties

Supervises all JCO New Hires and ensures they meet all the requirements for sole supervision

Acts as a resource for staff to assist with program needs, which may include but is not limited to providing refresher trainings, training materials, ERGO Action Plans, participate in FIT TEAM, and other resources for staff

Work involves assisting in establishing structured safety and goals/objectives; adhering to all guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; and establishing priorities, standards, and measuring tools for determining progress in meeting operational goals

Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment

May be required to work alternating shifts, work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, be on-call, and travel occasionally

Serves as a trainer, coach, mentor, role model, evaluator, and classroom trainer for all newly hired JCOs for the first 90 days of employment and documents progress and performance based on standardized evaluation guidelines

Serves as supervisor for newly hired JCOs until approved to independently work with youth (approved for sole supervision)

Ensures the JCOs are familiar with the complete operation of the facility, layout of the physical location, and introduction of key leadership within the facility as directed by Academy management and serves as intermediary between facility administration and JCO

Provides routine feedback and develops remedial training to JCOs to enhance their professional growth in a positive regard and rectifying any performance deficiencies in a timely manner

Utilizes positive reinforcement to change behavior while teaching or coaching JCOs to help building positive relationships

Maintains a formalized record keeping methodology for new hire records and documentation in accordance with the agency’s records retention schedule and accurately enters in data for JCOs to receive course credit for OJT in the agency’s training tracking system

Coordinates training schedule with appropriate team and facility leadership or their designee as directed and approved by Academy management

Works with the appropriate training specialist if any changes are deemed necessary and appropriate

Works with facility leadership to provide ongoing OJT, weekly training, and Annual training in dorm shift meetings, management meeting, and town hall meetings

Works with Senior V’s, Team Leaders and Facility Leadership to ensure completion of OJT and OJT paperwork

Contains constant contact and provides updates and builds teamliness with all parties

Serves as Use of Force reviewer in Accident Review Boards and Use of Force Reviews

Maintains active knowledge of all training curriculums related to secure facilities, can champion these topics, and regularly monitors staff development and performance

Acts as an adjunct trainer for Lamar State College Orange including registering as an adjunct instructor and entering all information into LSCO databased

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

This position requires to travel up to 10% of the time

Expected to have an understanding of TJJD's treatment programs for the youth including Texas Model 2.0 and be able to evaluate application of the Model by TJJD staff when visiting/auditing facilities and locations where youth are supervised

Qualification

Bachelor's degreeDirect care experienceSupervisory experienceTraining experienceTJJD programsAdult educationFirst Aid certificationCPR certificationUse of Force certificationCommunication skillsLeadership skillsTeamworkProblem-solving skillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree. Five (5) years of full-time wage-earning experience providing direct care services for juveniles in a correctional program or a program dealing with at-risk youth

High School Diploma or equivalent. Nine (9) years of full-time wage-earning experience providing direct care services for juveniles in a correctional program or a program dealing with at-risk youth

Pre-employment conditions require acceptable results from mandatory: pre-employment drug test; finger printing, criminal records check, and TB testing; Fitness-for-Duty Assessment which may include both physical and behavior evaluations

Obtain and maintain certification as an instructor in TJJD's approved use of force techniques. An employee must obtain such certification or recertification within 60 days of employment in this position if he or she does not have a current certification

Obtain and maintain certification as an instructor in First Aid and CPR. An employee must obtain such certification or recertification within 60 days of employment in this position if he or she does not have a current certification

Obtain and maintain certification as an instructor in oleoresin capsicum (OC) aerosol. An employee must obtain such certification or recertification within 60 days of employment in this position if he or she does not have a current certification

Maintains approved status for sole supervision

Failure to maintain required licensure/certification will result in termination of employment

Preferred

Five (5) years of progressively responsible full-time wage-earning experience specifically working in a direct care position providing supervision to youth in a TJJD state-operated facility (e.g., juvenile correctional officer, case manager)

Major course work in criminal justice, social work, education, behavioral science, public administration, business administration, or related field

Two (2) years of supervisory or training experience