Community Corrections Supervisor - Juvenile Detention

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Community Corrections Supervisor - Juvenile Detention

Salary

$74,360.00 - $110,448.00 Annually

Location

(Juvenile & Family Justice Center) Saint Paul, MN

Job Type

Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

0335-23/03-001

Department

50A01-CommCorr/Admin

Opening Date

03/16/2023

Closing Date

3/30/2023 11:59 PM Central

Basic Function

There are currently three vacancies, two are in the Juvenile Detention Center and the other with Juvenile Field Detention with the Community Corrections Department. The list created may be used in other vacancies within the department.

Supervise and be responsible for the work of professional and para-professional Community Corrections personnel providing institutional or community-based service in the corrections field.  Assist in developing and implementing Community Corrections initiatives programs and overall department and divisional policies and procedures. Demonstrate and maintain Evidence Based Practice (EBP) competencies and coach staff on these skills; and perform related duties as assigned.

Covid 19
All job offers are conditioned on the candidate being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a vaccine authorized for emergency use or FDA-approved.  You will be required to show proof of vaccination on or before your first day of employment and complete a form certifying that you are vaccinated.  Religious and medical exemptions or reasonable accommodations will be considered upon request as required by applicable law.

If an internal candidate is selected, salary will be set in accordance with the personnel rules (i.e., promotion, transfer, or voluntary reduction).

To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this position, go to: Job Descriptions. Once at this page, you can browse the alphabetical list or search for a job description.


Examples of Work Performed

  1. Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
  2. Lead a shift comprised of probation officers and assistant probation officers.
  3. Ensure that clients are provided services consistent with evidence-based practices; ensure quality assurance within the unit and cooperation with data gathering process.
  4. Ensure training of new employees and assess and provide for the training needs of current employees.
  5. Provide coaching in assessment, effective alliance with offenders, Motivational Interviewing, response to client misconduct, individual cognitive behavioral interventions, and case planning to maintain and improve staff performance.
  6. Participate in decisions regarding hiring, promotion and discipline of direct reports.
  7. Meet with each member of the unit regularly; clearly communicate to direct reports the department and division/facility standards for performance and quality of work; conduct timely staff evaluations; conduct formal administrative case reviews and caseload audits with unit staff.
  8. Take corrective actions to deal with substandard performance.  Promote and ensure adherence to Department standards for performance and quality of work; monitor monthly management reports; hold staff accountable for information in reports, i.e. compliance with drug testing policy, assessments and reassessments.
  9. Ensure that staff are acting in compliance with all relevant laws, policies, procedures and regulations.
  10. Develop unit operating goals and objectives and make recommendations concerning policy and procedure.
  11. Proactively address issues raised by courts, clients or other agencies as to the assigned worker.  Actively works to address these issues until satisfactorily resolved.
  12. Arrange for casework coverage of subordinates in their absence.
  13. Confer with judges, attorneys and other court personnel regarding specific cases and general application of the law and rules of criminal procedure. 
  14. Monitor cost-effective use of placement resources and service delivery; support the Department information systems for direct and purchased services, manage referrals and other information flows to ensure that appropriate information is available.  Monitor expenditures to ensure that they are within budget.
  15. Compile unit statistics and write reports.
  16. Function and participate as an active member of a divisional or institutional management team in order to develop, interpret, evaluate or improve policies and procedures, and to analyze issues affecting the division.
  17. At the Juvenile Detention Center: Supervise the operation of the Juvenile Detention Center on an assigned shift, responsible for the security and assist in the operation of the institution; including responding to code calls.
  18. At RCCF: Manage all aspects of the inmate programming, learning center, work release, home confinement, and treatment staff at the RCCF; coordinate the boarding of inmates from other jurisdictions regarding eligibility and fees; oversee the relationship with the state Department of Corrections in the supervision of residents in custody on Short Term Resident status.  .
  19. Supervisor Planner role may also include the following duties and responsibilities; Subject Matter Expert on CSTS; work with AMT Contract Business Analysts and Project Managers to coordinate work between Adult Probation and AMT contractors; coordinate GAP Analysis; work on CSTS enhancements; coordinate business flow document production; assist in development of business process manuals and training manuals; conduct tests on new features with AMT; facilitate and organize meetings; provide assistance and guidance to strategic planning committees; Collaborate with the divisions, research and evaluation and AMT units to track cognitive programming efforts, outcomes, and continuous quality improvement; Create an internal and external sustainability plan to support the cognitive behavioral groups by collaborating with operational managers and community partners; Collaborate with the research and evaluation unit to develop and ensure required statistical reports are accurate and align with the department's strategic goals and performance measures related to cognitive programming. 
(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification.  Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required.)
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,  7, 8, 9, 10,  11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,  18, 19, 20, 21.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelors Degree in social science or related field.

Experience:  Three years’ experience in a leadership/training role, or equivalent including at least two years of community corrections experience or equivalent work in the community.

Substitution:  None.

Certifications/Licensure:  Valid Class D Drivers License

Exam/Screening Process Information

The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated:   

  • Training and Experience Rating = 100%    
The examination for Community Corrections Supervisor will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating.  The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions – do not mark "see resume" or "see work history" as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely.  Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination

Eligible List: The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as a Community Corrections Supervisor. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for 1 month or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted, informing them that the list has been posted and their rank on the list.

Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process.  Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process.  Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.

Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check, including driver license check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.  

As part of a conditional offer of employment, candidate(s) must successfully complete the following process:
       *  Background Investigation    
  • Prison Rape Elimination Action (PREA) Investigation
  • May require DHS Background check depending on assignment
E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance or national origin.

To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application. You will need to print off this posting and also answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them if you complete a paper application.

For further information regarding this posting, please contact dorothy.jackson@ramseycounty.us or by phone at (651)-266-2720

Ramsey County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health and well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits eligibility can vary depending on union status/contract language. To view our Total Rewards Guide click here or see below:

  • Medical and dental insurance.
    • Medical and dental insurance is available through HealthPartners for single or family coverage. The county covers 92.5% of single health insurance coverage, 76.8% of family health insurance coverage, and 50% of both single and family dental insurance coverage.
    • The Healthy Benefits program is available to help lower office visit copays for employees and dependents each year.
    • A health care savings plan and health flexible spending accounts are also available to maximize tax savings on health expenses.
  • Paid time off.
    • Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 12 to 25 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees).
    • 11 scheduled holidays and one floating holiday.
    • Up to three weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus additional use of sick time as noted below.
    • Sick hours accrued at a rate of three weeks per year, which can be used for medical and dental care; injury or illness for you, your spouse or children; the birth or adoption of a child (up to 80 hours) or the death of a family member (up to 40 hours).
    • Wellness incentive allowing you to convert unused sick time to vacation or pay.
  • Retirement benefits.
    • Pension - The county contributes at least 7.5% of your salary to your pension, depending on bargaining unit. Unlike other retirement investments, pension payments are a lifetime benefit once you start collecting payments.
    • New employees become vested after five years. For the Police and Fire union, employees are vested after 10 years.
    • Deferred compensation - 457(b) account with employer match.
  • Transit and parking.
    • Metropass program for a discounted monthly bus pass for commuters, saving employees $34.50 per month.
    • Flexible spending accounts for parking/transportation expenses.
  • Employee well-being.
    • Employee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc.
    • Wellness programming.
    • Flexible spending account for dependent care.
    • Flexible work policy with hybrid work options for eligible positions.
  • Career development.
    • Tuition reimbursement, up to $4,000 per year.
    • Professional development opportunities through the Learning & Development Center.
    • County employment qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
    • Employee resource groups – help employees build connections through common bonds with colleagues.
  • Disability leave.
    • Long-term disability - Coverage replaces 40% of your lost income after six months of disability.
    • Short-term disability - Optional short-term disability coverage provides 60% income replacement.

For general information about Ramsey County's benefits packages, please visit our website at: https://www.ramseycounty.us/jobs/employee-benefits-and-policies.

01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The supplemental questionnaire will be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Provide complete information for each question. Do not write "see resume" as it is not an acceptable answer. The experiences you indicate in your responses will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Please select "yes" if you have read and understand.
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have or have you ever held a professional license?
  • Yes
  • No
03
If you answered "Yes" to question #2, please list the type of license(s) and the State or jurisdiction the license is or was held; also indicate the status of your license(s). If this does not apply to you, please write "N/A" in the space provided.
04
Do you have five or more years experience as a Probation Officer, Community Corrections Planning Specialist or Program Specialist, or equivalent, including at least one year at a level of responsibility as a Probation Officer 3; or equivalent in the community or in another jurisdiction?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Please write in your highest level of education completed. Include the name of the institution, degree earned, and date of completion.
06
Select the option below that best represents your experience/skill set that includes training and education, skill observation, and coaching.
  • I have been fully trained in ESP Skill Coaching/Training
  • I have less than 1 year of experience in coaching and or training others in ESP Skills
  • I have 1 year but less than 2 years of experience in coaching and or training others in ESP skills.
  • I have 2 or more years of experience in coaching and or training others in ESP skills.
  • I have been fully trained in MI skill coaching/ training
  • I have no training/ and or coaching in ESP or MI skills
07
If you stated in question 6 that you have experience with ESP and or MI skills that may include training ,skill observation and coaching, please detail in the space provided below with when and where you completed work in the above listed area(s). This information must also be reflected in your work history of your application in order to receive credit for your responses. If this does not apply to you, write "NA".
08
Select from the options listed below how many years of experience do you have working with cognitive programming including group facilitation, training, coaching, and quality assurance.
  • I have no experience in cognitive programing.
  • I have less than 1 year of experience in cognitive programming.
  • I have more than 1 year but less than 2 years of experience in cognitive programming.
  • I have more than 2 years but less than 3 years of experience in cognitive programming.
  • I have 3 or more years of experience in cognitive programming.
09
If you stated in question #8 that you have completed or participated in any of the above cognitive programming topics, please respond below with when and where you participated or completed work in the above listed area(s). This information must also be reflected in your work history of your application in order to receive credit for your responses. If this does not apply to you, write "NA".
10
Please select the option(s) below that best describe your experience(s) in reducing recidivism, leading change management efforts, solving problems, and other related activities. Select all options that apply.
  • I have demonstrated experience managing and directing complete change management efforts through effective organizing/problem solving/coordinating the use of committees/project teams/activities; experience monitoring and evaluating results using feedback loops into work; experience leading and integrating supervisory and line staff in the change management process .
  • I have experience managing and directing the process to identify opportunities for synergy and integration, simplification of complex processes, and/or getting more out of fewer resources.
  • I have experience managing and directing the separation and combination of tasks into efficient work flow, identifying the right results using appropriate methods for measurement.
  • I have experience supervising the implementation of change activities as directed by others.
  • I have experience in a lead worker role assisting others with analyzing, recommending and implementing changes in programs, policies, or procedures.
  • I do not have experience in any of the above listed options.
11
If you stated in question #10 that you have experience in reducing recidivism, leading change management efforts, solving problems or other related activities, please detail in the space provided your experience and involvement reducing recidivism, leading change management efforts, solving problems, etc. If this does not apply to you write "NA".
12
The work performed by a Community Corrections Supervisor requires daily interaction and problem solving with individuals from a variety of diverse cultural and ethnic populations. Describe your work, training, volunteer and/or life experiences that demonstrate your cultural awareness in working with persons of diverse populations. Indicate the nature of your interactions with individuals from communities or cultures other than your own.

Required Question

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