Community Corrections Supervisor – Administration

Job Summary The eligible register developed from this posting may be used to fill future FT and PT vacancies within this classification. Performs administrative professional community supervision and operations programming for adults and juveniles placed under the supervision of the courts. Provides support to the department in the management of the Administrative Services and/or the Field Services division, including the day-to-day operations of the department and ensuring the quality of the supervisory services provided; maintaining and monitoring fiscal, program, and service provision accountability; to formulate and oversee the implementation of department outcome measures. Essential Duties Manages operations of the assigned unit: develops service goals and objectives and plans to meet them, determines developmental direction, implements and coordinates programs/services/activities across units/departments/divisions/and agencies. Advises management in the development and implementation of program goals and objectives of the required State Comprehensive Plan and in preparation of the annual budget and report. Oversees contracts and grants by liaising with vendors to ensure compliance with contracting requirements, including outcome reporting, budget management, issue resolution, and participation in departmental requests for proposals. Supervises staff in the design, implementation, and maintenance of program evaluation and/or quantitative data reporting systems for human services, county divisions, and/or Community Corrections programs, both direct and purchased; and evaluates and provides reporting for selected programs and services. Supervises professional corrections staff, including, but not limited to, meeting regularly with each employee, conducting unit meetings bi-monthly, assigning and directing job duties, conducting formal administrative case reviews and caseload audits, instructing employees in the performance of their work and providing constructive feedback, taking corrective actions to deal with substandard performance, setting work schedules, setting job-duty expectations, approving leave requests, conducting timely performance evaluations, ensuring appropriate training, rewarding, and disciplining. Consults with departmental staff on the evaluation and/or reporting of program data for programs and services and on the use of evaluation results and data for management decision-making and program improvement. Examples of this may include specialty court evaluations and Comprehensive Plans required per statute from the Department of Corrections. Advises staff on technical issues related to research design and statistics, including measurement, data collection methods, instrumentation, sampling, data analysis, and reporting. Makes recommendations on requests for research from outside parties, after conferring with affected division directors and reviewing established guidelines and Data Privacy rules. Integrates special research projects and business analytics reporting into ongoing unit workload by assigning work and re-balancing responsibilities as needed. Assists the Department Director in the planning and preparation of the Departments annual budget, annual report, grants, and other divisional reports. Supervises professional corrections staff such as the following categories: Business Information Specialist, System Support Technician, and Senior Administrative Support Staff positions. Ensures that staff development activities are carried out within the department in accordance with the departments overall staff development programs and in collaboration with the Department of Corrections. Reviews outcomes for purchase of service grants and monitors this process with the cooperation of the departments budget office to ensure funding streams are in place. Ensures that the work of the division is grounded in evidence-based practices for the day-to-day delivery of services and that the divisions practices nd policies are carried out as intended and are uniformly applied, ensures quality assurance methods are in place and reports the results to the Field Services Manager and the Department Director. Ensures that office or work unit is operated in compliance with safety standards adopted in the department or division/facility; ensures that employees are trained regarding those standards; monitors employee compliance with established safety practices. Monitors cost-effective use of placement resources and service delivery; supports the department information systems for direct and purchased services, manages referrals and other information flows to ensure that appropriate information is available. Monitors expenditures to ensure that they are within budget. Responsible for supporting an inclusive environment focused on equitable outcomes. Interviews job applicants, makes recommendations for candidates to be offered conditional employment, and makes recommendations for final employment status. Participates in interagency service collaboration; represents department at external meetings, committees, and functions. Facilitates and participates in interagency service collaborative and justice system coordinating committees at both the county and state levels. Evaluates and recommends ways to improve case management activities consistent with department mission. Assesses, develops, implements, and monitors federal, state, and county policies, statutes, departmental practices, guidelines, standards, and operating procedures. Adheres to federal law according to Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision/Interstate Commission for juveniles by implementing policy and monitoring mandates. Performs supervisory duties as defined in MN Statute 179A.03 Subd. 17. Must work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with other employees, supervisors, customers, vendors, and any other person or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals. Performs other related duties as required or assigned. Minimum Qualifications Requires equivalency of a Bachelors Degree in Criminology, Corrections, Sociology, or a directly related field and four years of progressively responsible administrative support or office management experience in human services or public administration, which includes data analysis and/or program planning. A Masters Degree in a related field may substitute for three years of the experience. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Experience with evidence-based practice and restorative justice are highly desired. One must have exceptional interpersonal skills with an ability to build consensus amid varying perspectives and viewpoints. Certifications/Licensure: The incumbent shall provide a reliable means of transportation and a valid drivers license for the performance of work responsibilities. Selection Process Selection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience. Top candidates will be forwarded to the hiring manager or supervisor for consideration for interview and/or additional assessments. Final selection will include a background check and approval by the County Board. If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Scott County Employee Relations department at 952-496-8103 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: Hiring Process | Scott County, MN (scottcountymn.gov) EEO. Let s work together.