POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive
DEPARTMENT: Community Corrections
HOURS: 1.0 FTE, Full-time
HIRING RANGE: $84,851- $95,458 /annually (110 Salary Grade)
SALARY RANGE: $84,851 - $132,580 /annually
LOCATION: Hastings, MN Juvenile Services Center (Secured Facility)
UNION: HSSA
CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on 5/10/2024

Community Corrections' Mission Statement: Supporting positive change in individual lives to promote healthy, safe and thriving Communities.

Community Corrections' Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement: As a system we are committed to dismantling institutional racism and healing historical trauma. We are moving forward as a place where inclusion, respect, acceptance, growth and teaching are expected. We will recognize our individualities. We will listen to every voice, recognize our biases, and grow towards a more equitable and inclusive culture. We will help each other learn by modeling, teaching and listening.

The Community Corrections Supervisor is accountable to and receives authority from the Director and Superintendent. The supervisor exercises initiative and independence in the performance of duties. The supervisor has primary responsibility for the coordination and provision of all services/programs offered to system customers in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the Community Corrections Department.

This Supervisor position is located in the Juvenile Service Center secure facility in Hastings, MN. Scheduled hours include a combination of day and evening shifts, and traditional office hours.

Who we are
Dakota County is Minnesota's third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. Our motto is "Be More" and we strive every day to achieve excellent public service, with a focus on four values: Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation.

Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.

Bachelor's degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Education, or related behavioral science field AND Four years of experience in a corrections or human services agency
OR
Master's degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Education or related behavioral science field AND Two years of experience in a corrections or human services agency.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience to total 8 or more years

Required license(s):
Valid driver's license required

To be eligible for hire, an applicant must successfully complete a background check and meet the criminal history background criteria required to access certain networks/systems necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. The law and/or County policy will disqualify applicants with a particular criminal history background from employment in this position.

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.

General supervision duties:
1. Manage unit operations; develop service goals and objectives, determine developmental direction, implementation, and coordination of programs/services within the unit, determine coordinated approach for service delivery across unit, department, division lines and/or community resources.
2. Manage assigned purchased services, contracts, and grants.
3. Supervise and manage personnel; organize, assign, and delegate unit staff duties and task areas, determine training needs for staff, evaluate staff performance, etc.
4. Supervise work with residents using research based correctional practices to include but not limited to motivational interviewing, case management, cognitive behavioral therapy and treatment groups. .
5. Lead policy and program planning; recommend policy and procedures, determine outcome measures, provide quality assurance, determine gaps in service and propose new initiatives to address needs.
6. Manage budgets. Ensure expenditures remain within budget limits and determine budget needs for unit.
7. Represent department at external meetings, committees, and functions.
8. Prepare reports, evaluations, grant applications, and requests for proposals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Duties 1-6 are essential functions

Juvenile Services Center (Secured Facility) duties:
1. Ensure safety of juveniles, staff, contractors and others in the secured facility and perimeter, including the control center.
2. Lead facility development of/compliance with departmental, facility and state policies and procedures, including safety, security, health/welfare, supplies inventory, information systems/data entry, and training.
3. Collaborate with colleagues to maintain resident case management across programs.
4. Collaborate with colleagues to maintain smooth operations of secured facility.
5. Oversee quality, completeness of resident cases and facility records.
6. Oversee and ensure facility compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Duties 1-6 are essential functions.

* Knowledge of MN juvenile corrections/law enforcement statutes.
* Knowledge of criminal behavior and/or juvenile delinquency.
* Knowledge of the eight Evidence Based Principles for Effective Intervention and the ability to align those principles with the core business practices of an organization.."
* Knowledge of the Minnesota Criminal Justice Process sufficient to make sound decisions regarding correctional intervention.
* Knowledge of legislative, local and state mandates governing supervision of residents, dissemination of information and case management.
* Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care.
* Ability to exercise sound decisions within the framework of Departmental and State guidelines.
* Ability to maintain good working relationships with residents, departmental personnel, community groups and other system players.
* Ability to work both independently and with team members to accomplish tasks, planning functions and problems resolution.
* Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict.
* Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.


WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a County office building. Some travel is required. Lifting requirement of up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis. Exposure to hazardous materials such as chemicals, blood, and other body fluids may occur on the job. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, computer, printer, telephone, calculator, copy and fax machines, camera, pager, video equipment, and Proxima. Pursuant to Dakota County Policy and Procedures Manual Section 3240 (13), this position is designated as Safety Sensitive.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
• Excellent work-life balance
• Generous paid time off (accrual rate starts at four weeks per year)
• Eleven paid holidays and one floating holiday each year
• Pension with a generous employer contribution
• Ability to work from home some of the time

• You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions
• We assign you a score based on your qualifications
• Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration
• We conduct interviews and reference checks before extending an offer
• We extend an offer and conduct background checks