Health and Human Services Openings

6703-6-11500-18-0008

Under moderate supervision, performs a variety of responsible administrative duties. Drafts various documents, reports and correspondence. Operates basic spreadsheets, performs typing/word processing duties and establishes and maintains files and records. Receives visitors, answers telephone calls and voice mails. Assists the general public, visitor or caller by answering questions or providing information regarding office, work unit and county wide activities and programs, policies or procedures utilizing thorough knowledge of office operations and/or County funded programs. Updates various program websites, design and/or update program brochures and program materials. Maintains and updates mailing lists for various programs.
Minimum Requirements

Associate's degree in Public Administration, Business Management or a directly related field AND one (1) year of increasingly responsible administrative experience;

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

None required.

Preferrred: Advanced level in Excel, Word, Publisher and other software programs.

Typing Speed: 50 words per minute

Hours:

*8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with occasional after 5:00 PM work to assist with meetings, registrations, etc.

*May work some week-ends at program events.

Work site: 1600-B Smith Road

EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED

$12.39 - $15.17 Hourly. Commensurate with experience.

AgriLife Extension Services

Deadline

Until Filled

A 6738-2-15169-40-50029

B 6739-2-15169-40-50074

Assesses the substance abuse, psychological and criminal risk status of clients. Develops treatment and discharge plans. Coordinates referral to resources and services. Conducts educational and process counseling groups. Conducts individual counseling. Performs family and marriage counseling for spouses, families and children of the offenders both pre-release as well as post-release. Reports directly to the Social Services Manager at the State Jail.
Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social or Behavioral Sciencesor a directly related field AND two (2) years experience in counseling/social services or criminal justice work;

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

Valid Texas Driver's License.

Preferred:

A: Bilingual in English/Spanish, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT).

B: Bilingual in English/Spanish, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT).

Population is substance abuse offenders at Travis State Jail. Specific pre-release programs are substance abuse, family and marriage counseling and anger management.

Hours:

A&B: Part-time, temporary position. Hours vary to include a maximum of 35 hours per week between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and works some nights.

Work site: 8101 FM 969, Travis State Jail, Austin Tx.

CRIMINAL & EDUCATION BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED

$16.23 Hourly.

Counseling & Education Services

Deadline

Until Filled

A 6707-5-13738-18-0018

B 6708-5-13738-18-0020

Serves as an instructor in the 4-H after school program. Plans and teaches after school science and enrichment classes. Demonstrates proficiency in classroom management and has expertise working with limited-resource youth. Utilizes good time management skills, flexibility, and the ability to work independently to conduct after school programs at schools and community sites. Uses both oral and written communication to coordinate with other staff and school administrators for enhanced programming. Maintains accurate records, gathers data for program evaluation, and submits progress reports monthly or as required.
Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education or a directly related field AND two (2) years of practical subject work or instructional experience;

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

Valid Texas Driver's License.

Preferred: Experience using Microsoft Word or Excel.

Hours:

*Part-time, 20 hours per week and works some holidays, nights and weekends.

*Must be flexible as work hours will vary depending on program needs.

Work site:

*600-B Smith Road

*Must travel to afterschool program site and be able to carry heavy materials.

CRIMINAL & EDUCATION BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED

$14.18 - $17.37 Hourly. Commensurate with experience

AgriLife Extension Services

Deadline

Until Filled

6348-3-15409-45-0609

Responds to patients medical needs; provides and/or arranges for treatment according to protocol and/or direction from authorized medical staff. Responds to and assesses certain categories of emergent patient illnesses and injuries. Provides direct health care to patients, including wound care, medication administration, monitoring of vital signs, and laboratory procedures. Documents patient's condition and maintains patient medical files and records; performs other administrative duties. May process patients into the facility by screening and evaluating their medical and mental histories.
Minimum Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing program AND one (1) year of Licensed Vocational Nursing experience.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

*Current license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas.

*Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification

If selected to be interviewed, an original, certified college transcript must be provided.

Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and may vary

Work site: 2515 South Congress Avenue

DRUG TEST REQUIRED

PHYSICAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAM REQUIRED

CRIMINAL EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED

$16.23 - $20.29 Hourly. Commensurate with experience.

Juvenile Probation / Administrative Services

Deadline

Until Filled

6724-5-11811-58-0106

Serves the deaf and hard of hearing community by providing clients and potential clients with program information, procedures and documentation requirements. Assigns clients to appropriate caseworker or other social services staff and refers clients to appropriate internal and external social services programs. Answers telephone inquiries concerning program functions and documentation requirements. Refers clients to other agencies and community resources, as required. Provides basic problem solving assistance to clients. May contact other social service providers to coordinate service delivery,schedule appointments, provide written referrals and schedule home visits. Performs administrative duties, such as providing information to clients over the phone, preparing correspondence, processing incoming mail for case files, filing and ordering and stocking supplies. Enters data into the computer system to record information. Assists in compiling, monitoring, documenting and maintaining statistical and other information and records. Participates in planning and implementing special projects.
Minimum Requirements

Associate's degree in one of the Social or Behavioral Sciences AND one (1) year experience in social services with a high level of client contact;

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilitiesof this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

Valid Texas Driver's License.

Preferred:

*Fluency in American Sign Language

Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Work site: 2201 Post Road

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED

$12.39 - $15.17 Hourly. Commensurate with experience.

Health & Human Services

Deadline

Until Filled

6725-2-17813-58-0031

Serves the deaf and hard of hearing community by conducting client and/or family psychosocial and/or needs assessment and obtains maximum benefit from all available sources. Develops and implements client/family individualized service plans and monitors progress. Provides brief counseling and crisis intervention to individuals and/or their families to resolve crisises. Prevents future crisis and promotes progress toward self-sufficiency and individualized service plan goals and outcomes. Provides short or long-term case management and service coordination in manners and settings conducive to best client outcomes. Utilizes community resources to assist client in learning to live as a self-sufficient member of the community, including, but not limited to, medical resources, local, state and federal agencies, community-based agencies and other resources. Provides client/family education, training and advocacy. Uses evidence based practices and remains current with standards of profession. Writes informational reports and compiles data/information in accordance with professional standards and policies.
Minimum Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work AND two (2) years social work experience counseling individuals in crisis/trauma situations.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

*Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).

*Valid Texas Driver's License.

Preferred: Fluency in ASL

Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and works some weekends

Work site: 2201 Post Road

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED

$3220.74 - $4025.93 Monthly. Commensurate with experience.

Health & Human Services

Deadline

Until Filled

6575-5-10687-37-1336

Administers medications and/or provides treatments and assists with activities of daily living for inmates. Works under the clinical supervision of a Licensed Vocational Nurse, Registered Nurse, Physician's Assistant, or Physician or Dentist. Administers routine proscribed medication to inmates. Monitors and documents inmate responses to administered medications. Takes and records vital signs, intake and output. Plans and evaluates care and records observations. Provides direct care to inmates including minor wound care, monitoring of vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, bathing, feeding, etc. Processes inmates into the jail by screening and obtaining medical, psychosocial and psychiatric information. Maintains inventory of medical supplies, including OTC/Prescription medications; maintains security control of these items. Initiates and maintains medical charts and records.
Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D. AND six (6) months of Certified Nursing Assistant or Medication Aide experience;

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

*Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medication Aide in the State of Texas.

*Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

Preferred: Bilingual in English/Spanish

Hours:

*8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and works some holiday, nights and weekends

*Position requires shift work

*Shifts vary depending on work location

Work site: Varies between

*Travis County Jail, downtown Austin

*Central Booking, downtown Austin and

*Travis County Correctional Complex, Del Valle

All job applications for the Travis County Sheriff's Office must be picked up from and submitted to the Travis County Sheriff's Office located at 5555 Airport Boulevard.

DRUG & ALCOHOL TEST REQUIRED

CRIMINAL, EDUCATION, CREDIT, EMPLOYMENT & DRIVING BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED

$11.57 - $14.18 Hourly. Commensurate with experience.

Sheriff's Office

Deadline

Until Filled

6443-3-15409-37-0105

Under clinical and administrative supervision, evaluates total health care needs of patients and develops plans to meet those needs. Provides or arranges for medical treatment for patients. May provide clinical supervision to Certified Nursing Assistants. Responds to patients medical needs; provides and/or arranges for treatment according to protocol and/or direction from authorized medical staff. Consults with clinical and administrative staff about patient heath care issues. Responds to and assesses certain categories of emergent patient illnesses and injuries. Provides direct health care to patients, including wound care, medication administration, monitoring of vital signs, and laboratory procedures. Assists other medical staff as needed. Practices safety, environmental and/or infection control methods. Documents patient's condition and maintains patient medical files and records. Performs other administrative and job related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing program AND one (1) year of Licensed Vocational Nursing experience.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

*Current license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas.

*Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Preferred: Bilingual in English/Spanish

Hours:

*8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and works some holidays, nights and weekends.

*Shift assignment will depend on availability at time of hire.

Work site: May vary between 501 West 11th Street (downtown Austin) and 6314 Bill Price Road (Del Valle, East Travis County) depending availability at time of hire.

All job applications for the Travis County Sheriff's Office must be picked up from and submitted to the Travis County Sheriff's Office located at 5555 Airport Boulevard.

DRUG & ALCOHOL TEST REQUIRED

CRIMINAL, EDUCATION, CREDIT, EMPLOYMENT & DRIVING BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED

$16.23 - $20.29 Hourly. Commensurate with experience.

Sheriff's Office

Deadline

Until Filled