JOB SUMMARY:

This position will assist in the development, implementation and expansion of the Baby Bonding Program for UTMB Correctional Managed Care.  Reports to the Chief Physician Executive for UTMB CMC.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Contributes to the success of UTMB Managed Care. 

• Provides overall coordination and administrative oversight of a system wide program to provide services to offenders who have given birth while in custody of Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).

• Creates policy, procedures and materials for development of the Mother-Infant Bonding Program for UTMB CMC.

• Develops all appropriate consent and release forms necessary for the programs operation.

• Acts as liaison with TDCJ Security to insure appropriate selection and security of qualified offenders.

• Interacts with appropriate community organizations to provide support for the Mother-Infant Bonding Program

• Develops outcome measures and coordinates a process through UTMB CMC Department of Epidemiology

• Develops peer education program for female offenders throughout the system.

• Devises a mechanism for care provisions of female offenders participating in out of prison programming.

• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to independently plan, organize and direct operations of a system wide program within area of responsibility.

• Skills to monitor and evaluate program goals and objectives.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.  Five years of work experience in program management with focus in the delivery of peer education. Prefer experience with CMC/TDCJ systems and community based organizations.

EQUIPMENT:

Standard office equipment

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION:

Specific job requirements render this position security sensitive requiring security clearance and review by Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

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 VICE PRESIDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE SERVICES.