Department History Overview
Harris County Resources for Children and Adults was founded in 1966 as the Harris County Child Welfare Board to provide support services for the 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 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.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provides crisis counseling and case management services to at risk youth and their families. Assists with safety planning, short-term problem solving, and follow-up. Provides crisis debriefing as member of the district crisis response team as needed.
Conducts screenings and assessments to identify strengths and needs. Develops short-term care plans in collaboration with youth, families, and school personnel. Coordinates services across multiple systems as appropriate.
Connects youth and families with community-based and school-based resources. Follows up to support engagement and remove barriers. Networks with new and established community resources to increase knowledge of services.
Prepares and maintains comprehensive, accurate and timely case documentation in database. Maintains records consistent with confidentiality and agency standards.
Promotes and markets CYS services (including presentations) to school staff and community members. Collaborates with school district personnel, community agencies and internal partners. Participates in meetings and staffings as required.
Other duties as assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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[email protected] 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.
Training and experience using a personal computer with a variety of software such as Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Case Management Software
Licensure:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of youth development, family systems, crisis intervention, and community resources
Effective written and oral communication and documentation skills
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
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.
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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.
