Works with the newly created TCSO Staff Wellness & Support Team. Develops, coordinates, and facilitates programs targeting wellness of sworn, civilian, and commissioned staff with the goal of mitigating the impact of work and life stressors as well as critical incidents and trauma. Trains and supports volunteer members of the Peer Support Team. Researches, plans, develops, and implements evidence-based programs, responses, outreach, resources and best practices related to offsetting the impact of stress and trauma in law enforcement and correctional settings. Ensures that program goals and objectives are accomplished in accordance with established priorities. Schedules and oversees daily operations and program activities. Maintains accurate statistics related to program effectiveness and outputs. Serves as liaison with, and resource for, community organizations, professional associations, service providers, and others. Responsible for increase in staff’s engagement, outreach and trust in wellness program and ensures volunteer team is well-supported. Plans, develops, and conducts program-related educational sessions and professional development with a focus on integrating staff wellness and trauma informed awareness into every aspect of staff recruitment, development, retention and training.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is the third in a series of three social services program-related job classifications within the Social Services job family. This classification is responsible for coordinating, participating in, and monitoring the activities and functions of a social services program or programs. This classification is distinguished from a Social Services Manager which has responsibility for an entire work unit. The Social Services Program Coordinator typically coordinates larger and more complex programs than a specialist, senior, or lead staff position. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences or a directly related field AND five (5) years' experience in social services or a directly related field, including experience coordinating a program;
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.
Dependent on department or division employed, the following certifications may be required:
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
At least one of the following:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) OR
Licensed Professional Counselor LPC
Valid Texas Driver's License.
Applicants are required to attach a resume with the online application.
Preferred:
Master's degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences or a directly related field.
Experience working in or with a law enforcement and/or correctional agency.
Experience in public speaking.
Experience in developing and providing workplace stress, trauma, resilience programming.
Experience with Peer Support programming.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Skill in:
Ability to:
Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination, and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, driving, client/customer contact, and squatting to perform the essential functions.
Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.
This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions, and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
Work Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Monday through Friday. May require responding to occasional calls or working some nights, weekends, and/or holidays in response to critical/high stress incidents or depending on agency needs.
Department: Sheriff
Location: Austin, TX
Drug Test Required
Criminal, Credit, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Check Required.
Benefits
Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.
FY2025 Travis County Benefit Guide
In this valuable Travis County Benefits Guide you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.
Credit Union
Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.
Deferred Compensation
Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.
Direct Deposit
Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.
Employee Assistance Program
Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.
Employee Organizations
Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.
Employee Health & Wellness Clinic
Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.
Holidays
An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.
Insurance
Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County’s current policy is to pay 100% of the employee’s health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.
The following benefits are employee paid:
New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.
Longevity
Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.
On the regular payday on or after the employee's fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.
Parking
A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.
Personal Holidays
Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:
January – March
3 personal holidays
April - June
2 personal holidays
July - September
1 personal holiday
October - December
None
New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.
Retirement
Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
Sick Leave
Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.
Parental Leave
Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.
Tuition Refund
Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.
Vacation
Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:
0 to 5 years
4.0 hours per pay period
6 to 10 years
4.5 hours per pay period
11 to 15 years
5.0 hours per pay period
16 to 20 years
5.5 hours per pay period
21 plus years
6.0 hours per pay period
Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.
Workers' Compensation
The county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.
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