This job is closed
Applications are no longer available for this announcement. Explore current related opportunities below.
Job description
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Grant-funded Full-time
Job Number: 16911
Department: Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
Opening Date: 09/18/2026
Closing Date: 10/20/ :59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants: 350
Position Description
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.
Post Transition Service Supervisor Overview:
Under the supervision of the Manager of Transitional Services, this position will be responsible for ensuring program compliance with the terms of the Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) contract, Council on Accreditation (COA) requirements, and internal Quality Improvement Program requests.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Supervisory responsibility for 5-7 HAY Center case manager and coordinator staff
Ensures that staff achieves goals/objectives of the HAY Center and fulfills PAL contractual obligations by following all program policies/procedures with a concentration on, but not limited to, post-transition services for current and former foster youth preparing to transition into adulthood.
Manages retrieval of internal and external referrals and eligibility documentation, assigns/monitors cases, and maintains EVOLV (case management) database and PAL (contract reporting) database for post-transition services.
Completes all case management weekly/monthly reports as required by the PAL contract and submits to direct supervisor.
Reviews all case management requests for payment for accuracy before submitting to direct supervisor and monitors financial expenditures as it pertains to youth financial benefits.
Participates in collaborative meetings with community partners to stay abreast of appropriate resources for HAY eligible youth.
Conducts regular individual conferences and unit meetings with staff to review issues, conduct case reviews, disseminate information, complete staff evaluations, etc.
Participates in and attends HAY Center events and PAL statewide and regional activities as required.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need special services or accommodations, please call or email
Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice or other Behavioral or Social Science
Experience: Minimum two (2) years of full-time paid supervisory experience in a social service setting.
Minimum three (3) years of full- time paid experience working in a social service setting with transition age youth who have challenging life circumstances.
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: Reliable transportation with a valid Texas driver's license and auto liability insurance.
Ability to become CPR certified.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of the transitional needs including life skills and linkages for youth aging out of the foster care system.
Knowledge of basic employee management techniques and an ability to handle stressful situations with tact and diplomacy are also necessary.
Must be responsible and self-disciplined and work independently.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Self-motivated and possess excellent time management skills.
Must possess great organizational skills.
Have good public relations.
Effectively communicate with all parties involved with the process.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and business associates.
Ability to drive a 15-passenger van.
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 Information
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work: Full-time | Regular
Monday -- Friday | 8 am - 5 pm or 9 am - 6pm | Saturdays (if necessary)
Salary: Based on 26 Pay Periods
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 BENEFITS
Harris 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 Benefits 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
Paid Time Off (PTO) 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
Retirement Savings Benefit 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions: 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.
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:
01
Which 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 diploma
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or higher
None of the above
02
If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major? Education
Psychology
Sociology
Social Work
Criminal Justice
Behavioral or Social Science Related Field
Unrelated Field
N/A; No Degree
03
Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
04
How many years of full-time paid experience do you have working with transition age youth (generally ages 16 to 24) in a social service setting?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Less than three (3) years
Three (3) years but less than four (4) years
Four (4) years but less than five (5) years
Five (5) years or more
I do not have this experience
05
Which populations of transition age youth have you worked with? (Select all that apply.) Youth aging out of foster care
Homeless youth
Justice involved youth
Youth with behavioral or mental health needs
Youth with substance use disorders
Youth with disabilities
Pregnant or parenting youth
Opportunity youth (not employed or in school)
Survivors of abuse or neglect
At risk youth
None of the above
06
Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience working in a social service setting with transition age youth who have challenging life circumstances. 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.
07
How many years of full-time paid supervisory experience do you have in a social service setting?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Less than two (2) years
Two (2) years but less than three (3) years
Three (3) years but less than four (4) years
Four (4) years or more
I do not have this experience
08
Which supervisory responsibilities have you performed in a social service setting? (Select all that apply.) Supervised professional staff
Supervised case managers
Supervised social workers
Conducted employee evaluations
Hired and interviewed employees
Trained and developed staff
Assigned and monitored workloads
Approved leave and time records
Managed employee performance and disciplinary actions
None of the above
09
Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained supervisory experience working in a social service 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.
10
Which 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. Advanced
Intermediate
Basic
Entry Level
Not proficient
11
This 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 License
Yes, I have a Valid Driver's License but understand I must obtain a Valid Texas Driver's License prior to start date
No, I'm not interested
12
Do you currently hold an active CPR certification? Yes, I currently hold an active CPR certification.
No, I do not hold an active CPR certification. I will obtain the certification if selected for this role.
N/A; No Certificate
Required Question
Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.