0000005357.DIRECTOR INMATE PROGRAMS.SHER-COMMISSARY ACCT
About The Position
The Director Inmate Programs administers and coordinates inmate programs throughout the County jail system and serves as a liaison between inmates and community agencies. The role oversees program activities, including GED and college classes, vocational classes, substance abuse services, and life-skills training. It also oversees the jail print shop and the design, standardization, and tracking of department forms and signs. The position supervises up to 15 Detention Service Officers and one Detention Service Supervisor. The Director coordinates educational services with colleges and school districts, orients instructors, works with Classification to place approved inmates in education housing, addresses grievances concerning denial of classes, and monitors classroom instruction and materials. The role also identifies community service organizations, coordinates and screens volunteers, and reviews proposed curricula. In addition, it briefs department leadership and jail captains on programs and coordinates space for program activities.
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 a good driving record.
- Mandatory drug testing prior to employment and 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 to establish effective inmate education programs.
- Orient educational instructors assigned to the jail education program.
- Coordinate with Classification to relocate approved inmates to the education housing unit.
- Facilitate coordination between jail staff and educational instructors.
- Respond to inmate grievances concerning 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 non-profit organizations and assess the programming and services they offer.
- Verify the good-standing status of 501(c)(3) organizations by obtaining references from agencies that have used their services.
- Recruit and coordinate volunteers for programs.
- Meet with volunteers providing classes and workshops and review proposed curricula.
- Conduct criminal background checks on volunteers and provide orientations covering 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
Manager
