SonicJobs Logo
Left arrow iconBack to search

Program Specialist V - Field Services - Community Justice Assistance Division (799657) - EXTENDED

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Posted 7 months ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Austin, TX 78714, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

By applying, a Sonicjobs account will be created for you. Sonicjobs's Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions will apply.

SonicJobs' Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy also apply.

Sonic Summary

info
  • The job involves advanced consultative services and technical assistance for agency programs, requiring a Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience.
  • The position includes planning, developing, and implementing major programs while providing guidance to staff and ensuring compliance with standards.
  • Key responsibilities include conducting audits, analyzing operations, and providing training and technical assistance in community case management.
  • Candidates should have knowledge of community-based sanctions, compliance review procedures, and effective communication skills.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, reflecting the level of expertise and responsibilities involved.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs advanced consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves planning, 
developing, and implementing a major agency program; providing consultative services and 
technical assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, and the 
public; and serving as a lead worker providing guidance direction to others. Works under limited 
supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Coordinates and works with program staff in program planning, development, implementation, 
analysis, and documentation of Diversion Programs and case management practices of the 
Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) and Battering Intervention and 
Prevention Program (BIPP); coordinates and evaluates complex to highly complex CSCD and 
BIPP audits; and ensures programs are in compliance with Special Grant conditions and
Community Justice Assistance Division (CJAD) standards, policies, statutes, and guidelines.

B. Coordinates audits by developing audit objectives, preparing pre-audit summaries, and 
coordinating pre-audit meetings; collects, organizes, analyzes, and prepares materials in 
response to requests for program information and reports; and analyzes operations and reviews 
reports, recommendations, and justifications.

C. Conducts on-site audits; interviews probation officers, CSCD and BIPP directors, and 
probationers; compiles audit results by reviewing documentation collected and calculating the 
statistical results; coordinates the evaluation of CSCD and BIPP auditing needs and the 
analysis of audit results and develops action plans; prepares draft and final audit reports with 
findings; and develops and tracks audit follow-up processes.

D. Provides training and technical assistance in the program area; coordinates with staff to 
determine training needs; prepares training materials and training aids; and prepares reports 
regarding training needs and training effectiveness.

E. Organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of others; and provides guidance to staff in the 
development and integration of new and revised methods and procedures.

* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training

1. Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by 
the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department 
of Education (USDE). Major course work in Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, or a 
related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required 
five years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or 
university on a year-for-year basis.

2. Five years full-time, wage-earning community case management, auditing, operational 
review, or technical review experience.

3. Technical review, program evaluation, or program administration experience preferred.

4. Community supervision experienced preferred.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of adult offender community-based sanctions and programs used in statewide 
community corrections programs and residential facilities.

2. Knowledge of technical, operational, and compliance review procedures and techniques.

3. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.

4. Knowledge of departmental standards and guidelines and statutory authority for 
community corrections programs and residential facilities preferred.

5. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, 
rules, and regulations preferred.

6. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

7. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the 
public.

8. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

9. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network 
environment.

10. Skill to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts to devise solutions to problems.

11. Skill to organize, assign, and review the work of others.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend 
repeatedly, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, 
lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor 
equipment.

B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving 
objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working 
protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include 
computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and 
automobile.




Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site

Apply now in a few quick clicks

By applying, a Sonicjobs account will be created for you. Sonicjobs's Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions will apply.

SonicJobs' Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy also apply.