Supervisor, Community Corrections- Adult Field Services

Dakota County•West St. Paul, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Community Corrections provides leadership and oversight to probation officers and other assigned staff serving adults or youth. The initial assignment is in Adult Field Services, but supervisors may be reassigned between adult and juvenile services based on department needs. The role supports staff development and effective practices through coaching, workload management, review of court reports and supervision decisions, program oversight, and collaboration with justice system and community partners. Community Corrections is part of the Community Services Division, which focuses on integrated service delivery and meeting client needs across departments. The division works with clients and service partners on needs such as housing, employment, transportation, health care, education, and financial assistance. Supervisors support the department’s mission to transform lives, promote equity, and increase community safety, and lead staff discussions on the mission, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity, Evidence Based Practices, and policies and procedures. This posting is open only to current Dakota County Government employees and provides a promotion, lateral transfer, or voluntary demotion opportunity. The position is full-time at 1.0 FTE. The preferred annual salary range is $92,218–$103,745; the full annual salary range is $92,218–$144,090 (Grade level 110).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Education, or a related behavioral science field and four years of experience in a corrections or human services agency; or a master’s degree in one of those fields and two years of experience in a corrections or human services agency.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of adult and/or juvenile justice systems, community supervision practices, and available community programs and resources.
Ability to apply knowledge and develop skills needed for assignments in either adult or juvenile services.
Ability to supervise, coach, and develop professional staff and address performance concerns.
Ability to adapt to and support organizational change.
Knowledge of Evidence Based Practices in community corrections, including risk assessment, motivational interviewing, professional alliance, cognitive interventions, and case planning, or ability to learn and implement them.
Ability to review court reports and other documentation for accuracy, clarity, completeness, and sound recommendations.
Knowledge of applicable mandates governing client supervision, information sharing, and case management.
Ability to exercise sound judgment within departmental and state guidelines.
Ability to understand how cultural perspectives and lived experiences influence communication, behavior, resilience, and client needs.
Skill in communicating across differences with awareness of personal values, stereotypes, and biases.
Willingness to examine and improve institutional practices that create barriers for different groups.
Ability to establish community partnerships and coordinate services across systems.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with clients, families, staff, community groups, and justice system partners.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively to plan work, solve problems, and resolve conflict.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Regular attendance according to the position’s management-approved work schedule.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience implementing Evidence Based Practices, including risk and needs assessment, case planning, cognitive behavioral interventions, coaching, and motivational interviewing.
Experience in adult probation, supervised release, juvenile probation, or juvenile correctional services.
Experience providing staff supervision, coaching, training, or program coordination.
Experience collaborating with courts, justice system partners, treatment providers, and community agencies.

Responsibilities

Support the mission and values of Community Corrections through staff leadership, program expectations, and client interactions.
Promote a diverse, culturally aware, and respectful workplace.
Conduct intentional, targeted meetings with staff to support skill development, address challenges, and provide feedback.
Coach staff in assessment, effective professional alliance with clients, motivational interviewing, individual cognitive behavioral interventions, and case planning.
Supervise and manage assigned personnel; organize, assign, and delegate duties; determine training needs; and evaluate staff performance.
Monitor workloads, caseload assignments, and supervision practices to support effective service delivery and appropriate use of resources.
Review court reports, probation violation reports, and other documents for accuracy, completeness, clear recommendations, and compliance with department expectations.
Provide consultation and oversight regarding client supervision, responses to violations, service referrals, and decisions affecting client and community safety.
Oversee assigned adult or juvenile programs and services, which may include specialized caseloads, treatment courts, diversion, community programming, and supervision support services.
Manage assigned purchased services, contracts, grants, and related reporting or budget responsibilities.
Analyze, interpret, and present data related to assigned units and programs to assess performance, identify service gaps, and support improvements.
Collaborate with courts, attorneys, the Department of Corrections, law enforcement, schools, treatment providers, and other community partners, as appropriate to the assignment.
Lead unit discussions regarding Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity and how these issues inform work with clients, families, and community partners.
Demonstrate commitment and skill in working across cultures, respecting lived experiences, and identifying and addressing barriers and disparities in services.
Recommend policies and procedures, support organizational change, and propose improvements that strengthen staff effectiveness, client outcomes, and community safety.