• Job Description

  Req#: 4105024
  Under the direction of the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or Assistant Sheriff, the Inmate Rehabilitation Director will direct, plan, coordinate and organize responsibilities within the Rehabilitation and Custodial Alternatives Division. The Director will provide leadership for programs and services within the jail system and with County-wide justice agencies, including alignment and coordination with reentry, development of strategies to implement restorative justice concepts, in-custody and out-of-custody rehabilitation, education, vocational and reentry programs, and services with an emphasis on reducing tendencies of reoffending. This executive leadership classification will maximize alternatives to custody programs and options, where possible.
  
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  Filing Period and Application Procedure
  
  This recruitment is continuous until filled, and the first review of applications will be on Friday, August 25, 2023. The recruitment may be extended or closed as early as ten (10) days after the issue date. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible and to monitor this site for updated closing information.
  
  This recruitment requires the submission of an online application. No paper applications will be accepted. Applicants must apply online at www.sccjobs.org .
  
  The following information must be included in your application packet, as it will be evaluated during the competitive review process:
  
  1. Résumé;
  2. References contact information (minimum of 3);
  3. Cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate, including specific examples from your experience (maximum of 3 pages);
  4. Complete responses to the supplemental questions.
  
  Questions regarding this Executive recruitment may be directed to Adrian Cudal, Executive Services, at (408) 299.5851 or adrian.cudal@esa.sccgov.org.
  
  Please be aware that the County of Santa Clara requires that all County employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to their first day of employment or have an approved exemption request from the County.
  
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  • Plans, organizes, and directs the operational activities and projects of the Rehabilitation and Custodial Alternative Division;
  • Assists the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or Assistant Sheriff in developing and directing the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures;
  • Provides leadership, direction, and oversight to subordinate managers and supervisors in the planning, evaluation, and implementation of work methods, determines workload methods and standards, and establishes measures of effectiveness for functions of the Rehabilitation and Custodial Alternatives Division, in coordination of delivery services to ensure the efficacy of comprehensive division-wide program administration and guidance to manager in the implementation of departmental objectives consistent with the overall department goals;
  • Works with executive leadership to develop and monitor division budget(s);
  • Directs studies and research to promote effective policies, practices, and services to implement a strategic plan to address the needs and risks of offenders, and to improve service delivery methods, protocols, and procedures that have departmental, cross-jurisdictional and cross-disciplinary impact;
  • Establishes expectations and assist with the development of a culture that focuses on continuous quality improvement;
  • Plans, prioritizes, and directs the performance improvement process; ensures implementation of process and measures, assesses and improves performance in assigned areas, utilizes data to identify and pursue opportunities for improvement;
  • Monitors and evaluates operational and programmatic activities of several comprehensive educational rehabilitation programs offer to in-custody and out-of-custody inmates;
  • Implements program policy, procedures, protocols and changes as a result of legislative, judicial and/or operational changes and trends, as directed;
  • Acts as a liaison for the Office of the Sheriff and represents the Office with service providers, County Departments, state agencies, and community and business organization;
  • Presides over or assists in the oversight of an assigned committee, task force or team; through subordinate managers and supervisors,
  • Interpret rules, regulations, departmental policies and procedures for staff, supervisors and health, safety, justice and community partners;
  • Interviews, selects, evaluates, trains, and develops staff;
  • Reviews and approves of program policies and procedures to meet all applicable statutes, standards, legal mandates, court orders, departmental and program standards;
  • May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required; and
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Administration of Justice, Behavioral Science, Sociology, Psychology, Criminology or closely related field and three (3) years of management experience in a civilian or governmental law enforcement agency, directing or overseeing the delivery of services and functions of a law and justice rehabilitation programs which included at least one (1) year of full supervisory experience. A Master’s Degree is highly desirable.
  
  Possession of a valid California Driver’s License prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Driver’s Permit. Must pass an extensive background investigation, including Livescan and search of local, state, and national files for criminal history.
  
  Knowledge of:
  
  • State and local regulations that govern the inmate programs, including court and arrest procedures, penal code, statutes, and other;
  • Principles and practices of management necessary to plan, organize, direct, coordinate, develop and manage functions and services of inmate programs;
  • Methods and techniques of organizing and motivating groups;
  • Principles and methods of public administration; organizational development; management analysis; personnel, fiscal, program management and administrative problem solving;
  • Principles of management analysis and organizational design necessary to formulate and implement administrative policies;
  • Clinical principles of behavioral and mental health, or substance abuse treatment and/or criminal thinking change process and evidence-based practices in correctional programs;
  • Functions and resources of community organizations, counseling methods and modalities, and criminal justice system resources in inmate case management;
  • Counseling method, and principles of adult education, and understanding of various religions and religious programing in a correctional setting; and
  • Contract development, negotiations, and administration including evaluation methods to ensure contract compliance.
  
  Ability to:
  
  • Plan, organize, direct and supervise operations of an inmate program bureau;
  • Establish and maintain program's objectives, priorities and policies;
  • Integrate the activities of a program to attain program goals;
  • Communicate and interact effectively with a variety of government and community officials, and with individuals of diverse backgrounds, positions and life experiences;
  • Interpret and apply State and local legislation, codes, regulations and programs related to custody services and programs;
  • Formulate and implement policies, procedures and program objectives;
  • Prepare clear and concise reports, including interpretation of statistical data;
  • Consult with and advise top administrators on the activities and status of the program;
  • Manage multiple priorities and work under pressure;
  • Make public presentations to small or large groups within and outside of County government;
  • Speak before public and governmental agencies;
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, the Board of Supervisors, elected and appointed officials, County management, general public and others contacted in the course of work;
  • Train, develop, and motivate staff in the effective delivery of program goals;
  • Develop short- and long-range budget plans that accurately reflect program needs; and
  • Apply the resources and tools of a specialty subject area.
  
  

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