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<p class=blackhuge align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Job Description<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=blackmed align=center style='text-align:center'><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State
w:st="on"><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>TEXAS</span></font></st1:State></st1:place>
YOUTH COMMISSION<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Applications are now
being accepted for the following position(s): <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Position Title: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Assistant Ombudsman <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Job Vacancy Number: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>HRD-08007<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Location: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Austin</span></font></st1:City>
, <st1:State w:st="on">TX</st1:State></st1:place> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Posting Date: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>09/07/2007 <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Salary, Group: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>$3003.58-$3634.04/mo. B9 <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Application Deadline: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Open Until Filled <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Work Schedule: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>FLSA Status: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>exempt <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Apply To: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Central Office<br>
4900 North Lamar <br>
Austin, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Texas</st1:State></st1:place>
78751 <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Location of Position: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Central Office <br>
4900 North Lamar <br>
Austin, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Texas</st1:State></st1:place>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Comment: </span></font></b>Positions
to be placed by the Hiring Supervisor at time of selection. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-weight:bold'>Applicants must attach to the application a copy of a high
school diploma or college diploma or transcript if a degree or college semester
hours is required to meet minimum qualifications. A copy of all required
certifications and/or licenses must also be attached to the application.</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=header><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>JOB SUMMARY:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=close><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The
Assistant Ombudsman undertakes site inspections and individual case
investigation and resolution. May be housed regionally. Reviews data,
identifies trends and makes recommendations to Chief Ombudsman for further
investigation and analysis. Handles intake. Works with TYC working groups and
external stakeholders to address systemic problems. May supervise the work of
others. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use
of initiative and independent judgment. This position may be required to travel
frequently, work overtime and/or be on call. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=header><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>REQUIREMENTS:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=close><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Bachelors
degree with major course work in law, criminal justice, social work,
psychology, sociology, or a related field. Three years experience in counseling
or dispute resolution work is preferred. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Experience
and education may be substituted for one another at the rate of one year
experience for 30 hours of education.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-weight:bold'>Any degree(s), semester hours, diploma(s), or GED required to
meet minimum qualifications must be obtained from an accredited educational
institution.</span></font></b> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=header><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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pertinent laws, policies and regulations.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Skill in conducting
investigations, in mediation and dispute resolution, and in the use of
interpersonal techniques.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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investigate complaints.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Ability to recognize
problems and identify and facilitate solutions.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Hugh G. Clark, Ph.D., LMSW-AP<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>BSW Program Director<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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