Texas Juvenile Justice Department announces pay raise amid turnover, staffing issues

AUSTIN (FOX 44) — The Texas Juvenile Justice Department is addressing high staff turnover and shortages through a 15% permanent pay raise for direct-care staff, effective July 1. PAST STORY: State juvenile department pauses intake, says staff shortages hurting ‘basic’ supervisionThe department said this permanent pay raise will apply to these direct-care positions:Youth Development Coaches (Juvenile Correctional Officers)Team Leaders (Dorm Supervisors)Case ManagersCase Manager