Project/Program Supervisor

Position DescriptionDepartment History OverviewHarris County Resources for Children and Adults was founded in 1966 as the Harris County Child Welfare Board to provide support services for children taken under the wing of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Fifty years later, Harris County Resources for Children and Adults still provides this support. But the now-county department has expanded services for early prevention, intervention, and adult services.Vision:To better the lives of children and adults in Harris County.Brief Position Overview:Under the supervision of the Project/Program Manager, this position provides direction and supervision to youth workers to ensure the safety, security and compliance of the youth of Harris County Resources for Children and Adults (HCRCA) Harris County Youth Shelter.Duties & Responsibilities:* Responsible for work rules and performance standards, conducts or oversees staff conferences, annual performance evaluations of five youth workers.* Provides leadership and manages shift team to ensure the safety of individuals in the shelter (makes assignments, provides on the job training, mentors staff, and provides oversight of shelter activities).* Completes and approves all intake screenings; conducts and completes intake paperwork for new admissions and completes discharge paperwork.* Keeps appropriate case records including completion of weekly plan updates for youth assigned to their group.* Responsible for overall safety and health of the youth and physical area.Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employerhttps://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspxIf you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.netRequirementsEducation:* Bachelor's degree majoring in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or Criminal Justice from an accredited college or universityExperience:* Minimum three (3) years full-time paid work experience working with youth in a youth-service agency, short- or long-term residential care for youth, juvenile justice or in a social services setting.* Two (2) years of supervisory experience in a Social Services setting.* Training and experience using a personal computer with a variety of software such as Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Case Management SoftwareLicensure:* Reliable transportation with a valid Texas driver's license and auto liability insurance.* Licensed as a Child Care Administrator or successfully complete the Child Care Administrator licensure within one year of hire and maintain thereafter.* Required to complete Crisis Prevention Intervention, First Aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:* Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices, including program planning and contract requirements.* Knowledge of protective services, child and family development, child management, family systems, and community resources, budgeting, direction, coordination, and evaluation.* Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of case management and administration, case management documentation.* Knowledge of county, state, and federal laws, Texas Family Code, statutes, rules, ordinances, and regulations governing children.* Skill in emphasizing, valuing, and dealing successfully with the special capabilities, distinctive cultural histories, and unique needs of people of various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.* Must have good written and oral communication skills.* Be self-discipline and dependable.* Meets deadlines to complete projects and assignments.* Multitask and work independently.* Maintains the highest standards of ethical behavior, exercising honesty and integrity, respect, confidentiality, and fairness in the execution of their official responsibilities.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.General InformationPosition Type, and Typical Hours of Work:* Full-time | Regular* Tuesday-Saturday | 7am - 3pm (Off Sunday & Monday)Salary/Location:* Based on 26 Pay Periods* Plus, Mileage Reimbursement* 6300 Chimney Rock Rd., Houston, TX 77081 (Harris County Youth Shelter)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 BENEFITSHarris 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 BenefitsMedical CoverageDental CoverageVision CoverageWellness PlanLife InsuranceLong-Term Disability (LTD) InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Healthcare Flexible Spending AccountDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountPaid Time Off (PTO)Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)Eleven (11) County-observed holidaysOne (1) floating holiday per yearPaid Parental Leave*Sick LeaveRetirement Savings Benefit* 457 Deferred Compensation PlanThe following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:Professional learning & development opportunitiesRetirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)Flexible work schedule*METRO RideSponsor 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.In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:www.benefitsathctx.com01Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position? Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.High School or GED diplomaAssociate DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree or higherNone of the above02If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?PsychologySociologySocial WorkCriminal JusticeUnrelated FieldN/A; No Degree03Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.04Which of the following best describes your verifiable full-time paid work experience working with youth in a youth-service agency, short- or long-term residential care for youth, juvenile justice or in a social services setting? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)Less than three (3) yearsThree (3) years or more but less than four (4) yearsFour (4) years or more but less than five (5) yearsFive (5) years or moreI do not have this experience05Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained work experience working with youth in a youth-service agency, short- or long-term residential care for youth, juvenile justice or in a social services setting. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience. Example: "January 2020 - December 2023" If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.06Which of the following best describes your verifiable supervisory experience in a Social Services setting? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)Less than two (2) yearsTwo (2) years or more but less than three (3) yearsThree (3) years or more but less than four (4) yearsFour (4) or more yearsI do not have this experience07Please provide details about your verifiable supervisory experience in a Social Services setting. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.08Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions: Advanced: A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Intermediate: A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Basic: A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it. Entry Level: A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.AdvancedIntermediateBasicEntry LevelNot proficient09This role requires a Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire) Do you have a Valid Driver's License?Yes, I have a Valid Texas Driver's LicenseYes, I have a Valid Driver's License but understand I must obtain a Valid Texas Driver's License prior to start dateNo, I'm not interestedRequired QuestionEmployer Harris CountyAddress 1111 Fannin StSte. 600Houston, Texas, 77002Phone 713-274-5445Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx