Probation Re-Entry Services Coordinator

Probation•Oakland, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Community Re-entry and Outreach Director, this classification is responsible for assisting justice involved individuals in obtaining services, by providing oversight over one of four specializations within the Probation Department’s Re-Entry Unit which provides employment, housing, education and/or other rehabilitative programs, services, activities and projects; and, does related work as required.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (180 quarter or 120 semester units), preferably in workforce development, education, training, public administration, or organizational behavior and development.
Four years of full-time, professional-level experience in any of the following: reentry program development and administration, criminal justice policy development, and/or direct service in reentry programs such as housing, employment, substance use/behavioral health services and education to reentry and criminal justice-involved populations.
Two years of which should be in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Possession of a master’s degree or above may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of State and local regulations that govern re-entry employment, housing, education and/or other rehabilitative programs and services.
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.
Community and agency consultation methods and procedures.
Basic supervision and managerial principles.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, manage and evaluate re-entry employment, housing, education and/or other rehabilitative programs.
Establish and maintain program objectives, priorities and policies.
Integrate program activities to attain 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 re-entry, including: employment, housing, education and/or other rehabilitative programs.
Prepare and present clear and concise oral and written reports.
Develop and recommend effective courses of action.
Consult with and advise top administrators on program activities and status.
Manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
Make public presentations to groups within and outside of County government.
Develop short and long-range budget plans that accurately reflect program needs.
Apply the resources and tools of a specialty subject area.
Supervise, manage and direct the work of subordinate employees.

Benefits

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Management Paid Leave
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
1 st United Services Credit Union