Position Description

• Conducts comprehensive assessments by administering various components of the Texas Risk Assessment System (TRAS) and the Centralized Assessment and Screening Team (CAST) interview process to assist individuals in the criminal justice system.
• Obtains and reviews collateral information from various criminal justice databases in preparation for conducting assessments with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Conducts thorough client interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire, applying professional judgement to ask pertinent follow-up and clarifying questions. These interviews may be conducted in person or virtually.
• Evaluates findings from the client interview and collateral records to effectively score the Texas Risk Assessment (TRAS) tool.
• Composes detailed and professionally written reports that include pertinent information gathered throughout the assessment process, which include details from client interviews, collateral sources, and TRAS results. Strong writing abilities are essential for success in this function.
• Utilizes assessment results to formulate individual recommendations concerning a client’s level of intervention, suggested programs, and case management strategies. Assessment reports and recommendations are shared with the Court and Department personnel to make informed decisions on the appropriate placement of clients.
• Ensures accurate entries in the electronic case management systems.
• Maintains professional and effective communication, including email correspondence, with judges, attorneys, prosecutors, court personnel, law enforcement officials, CSCD personnel, victims, and community members.
• Participate in individual and interdisciplinary staffing for discussing cases and recommendations.
• Participates in team, unit, and departmental meetings.
• Travel to Court, jail, other HCCSCD locations or off-site locations for assessments, meetings, training, etc. is required as needed.
• Testify in a court setting.
• Operates office equipment, computers, phones, telecommunication devices, and other necessary required tools.
• Works collaboratively with other personnel.
• Fosters a positive work environment by communicating and behaving cooperatively, respectfully, and amicably with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Works overtime as required.

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

General Information

• Regular Full-time
• Hours will range between 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday | Five (5) days per week
  • Flexibility in work schedule/work location is required and determined by program needs.

• $4,709.41 - $5,676.66 Monthly
• Depends on Qualifications
• Based on 26 Pay Periods

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting, although there is an opportunity to work remotely on designated days after the introductory period and employee is in good standing.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently required to communicate with co-workers and Clients, as well as visually observe Clients for assessment purposes. May have to travel to Court, correctional facilities or other HCCSCD or Harris County locations.

• Downtown - 49 San Jacinto, Houston TX 77002

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement 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.