0000005357.Director Inmate Programs.Sher-Commissary Acct
About The Position
Administers and coordinates Inmate Programs throughout the County jail system and serves as a liaison between inmates and community agencies. Administers program activities, including GED and college classes, vocational classes, substance-abuse programs, and life-skills training. Oversees the jail print shop and the design, standardization, and tracking of forms and signs used throughout the Department. Supervises up to 15 Detention Service Officers and one Detention Service Supervisor. Coordinates educational services by working with colleges and school districts to develop effective programs, orienting instructors, coordinating approved students’ placement in the education housing unit with Classification, facilitating coordination between jail staff and instructors, responding to grievances about denial of educational classes, and overseeing classroom instruction and materials. Also oversees expansion of college courses through a renewed relationship with Dallas College and its representatives. Coordinates services with community organizations and volunteers. This includes identifying appropriate nonprofit service providers and confirming their good standing, recruiting volunteers, reviewing proposed curricula, conducting volunteer background checks, and orienting volunteers on jail policies, dress codes, and conduct. The role also briefs the Director and Chiefs on new programs, obtains Sheriff approval, briefs Jail Captains, and coordinates use of a multipurpose room for programs. Performs other duties as required. The work is conducted in a standard office environment within a secured facility, with potential exposure to communicable diseases. A valid Class C Texas Driver’s License and good driving record are required. Drug testing is mandatory before employment, with random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol testing during employment.
Requirements
- Education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related field of study.
- Five years of professional social services work and related experience, including one year of supervisory experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, and the general public.
- Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License and good driving record.
- Pass mandatory drug testing before employment and be subject to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol testing during employment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with inmates in a secured environment.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate educational services with colleges and school districts and develop effective educational programming for inmates.
- Orient educational instructors assigned to the jail education program.
- Coordinate with Classification to relocate inmates approved for classes to the education housing unit.
- Facilitate coordination between jail staff and educational instructors.
- Respond to inmate grievances regarding denial of educational classes.
- Oversee classroom instruction and assess the appropriateness and effectiveness of educational materials.
- Oversee expansion of college courses through a renewed relationship with Dallas College and its representatives.
- Identify community nonprofit organizations and assess the appropriateness of their programs and services.
- Confirm nonprofit organizations’ good-standing status by obtaining references from agencies that have used their services.
- Advertise and recruit volunteers for programs.
- Meet with volunteer groups and review proposed class and workshop curricula.
- Conduct criminal background checks on volunteers and provide orientation on jail policies, dress codes, and conduct.
- Oversee the print shop and manage the Detention Service Supervisor and Detention Service Officers.
- Oversee the design and tracking of standardized forms and signs used throughout the Department.
- Brief the Director and Chiefs on new programs and obtain Sheriff approval.
- Brief Jail Captains and coordinate use of a multipurpose room for programs.
- Perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
