| Job
Code: |
2058 |
| Job
Title: |
Program Coordinator, Physically Handicapped
Offender Program |
| Creation
Date: |
08/27/96 |
|
| Revision
Date: |
08/09/02 |
| FLSA
Status: |
Exempt |
Job Summary:
Performs highly
responsible staff functions associated with administration and structure of the
Physically Handicapped Offender Program (PHOP). Responsible for system-wide
supervision of case management staff. Coordinates PHOP activities with CMC-ID,
this position is administratively supervised by the Director of Clinical
Programs, with extensive latitude for exercising initiative and independent
judgment.
Major Duties / Critical Tasks:
- Contributes to the
success of UTMB Managed Care Organization.
- Ensures compliance with
the PHOP plan and related policies and procedures.
- Coordinates a
system-wide program providing services to offenders who are vision, hearing,
speech or mobility disabled.
- Coordinates program
activities with the PHOP Clinical Director, PT/OT Coordinator, and unit
administrators, including wardens, medical directors, health administrators,
and Windham School System administrators.
- Develops and implements
policies and procedures in compliance with UTMB/TDCJ Managed Health Care's
policies and procedures; and state and federal law.
- Plans and implements
quality control programs.
- Monitors and analyzes
statistical data, and takes action as required to resolve identified
problems.
- Reviews and supervises
the performance of program case management staff, vocational rehabilitation
teachers, rehabilitation counselors, orientation and mobility instructor and
sign language interpreter.
- Provides administrative
oversight to the contract speech therapist.
- Coordinates with
Department of Education and Professional Development and provides as
required in-service training to UTMB/TDCJ Managed Health Care staff and TDCJ-IUD
staff.
- Reviews and recommends
approval/disapproval of all requests for supplies required by PHOP case
management staff.
- Recommends hiring and
termination of all supervised employees; and develops job descriptions.
- Monitors facility
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility
Guidelines.
- Performs related duties
as required.
Required Education / Experience:
Bachelor's or graduate
degree from an accredited college or university with five years work experience
in the delivery of service to persons with disabilities. The degree must be in a
behavior science field, or a degree which includes work in sociology,
psychology, education or other human services curriculum. Experience must
include supervision.
Equipment:
Standard clinical correctional facility equipment.
Working Environment:
Standard hospital, clinical and/or office
environment within a correctional managed care facility.
Other:
Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to
this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby
subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.
Any
qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums
require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
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