Work Program Specialist I

sjgov•Stockton, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Work Program Specialist I. This entry-level opportunity offers a unique pathway into public safety, where you will play a vital role in the daily oversight of court-ordered inmate work crews. If you're looking to serve your community, gain hands-on experience, and grow within one of California’s most respected law enforcement agencies, this role provides a solid foundation for long-term career development. This recruitment is being conducted to fill multiple Work Program Specialist I vacancies at the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies. Please note, the first certification may be a department promotional. Work Program Specialist I is the first level in the Work Program Specialist series. Incumbents demonstrate journey-level skill in dealing with inmates, site coordinators, and others, as well as in processing and maintaining inmate records. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing date. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. DEFINITION Under general supervision, performs responsible interviewing, monitoring and clerical work in the inmate work furlough, alternative work and related programs; and does related or other work as required in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3, of the Civil Service Rules.

Requirements

Principles and techniques of interviewing
Basic mathematics
Principles and techniques of maintaining statistical and simple financial records
Personal computer systems and office computer software
Methods of locating and verifying information and of using source materials
Language mechanics
Public relations techniques
General psychology
Cultural and normal and abnormal human behavior
General procedures and practices of an inmate custodial facility
Collect accurate information from interviews and correspondence
Gather, record and evaluate information
Read, understand and apply written regulations and other job related material
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Review work for accuracy and procedural conformance
Deal tactfully and firmly with hostile and anti-social clients
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Utilize advanced office procedures and equipment
Ability to perform extensive keyboarding on one or more computer software programs
Ability to input data at the rate of 40 words per minute
Mobility – operation of a data entry device, repetitive motion, sitting for long periods, walking; occasional standing, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing
Lifting – frequently 5 pounds or less; occasionally 5 to 30 pounds
Visual – constant good overall vision and reading/close-up work; frequent color perception and use of eye hand coordination; occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision
Hearing/Talking – frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person
Emotional/Psychological - frequent decision making, concentration, public contact, and potential contact with hostile individuals
Special Requirements – some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime
Environmental – occasional exposure to varied weather conditions

Responsibilities

Interviews and screens work program applicants; determines initial eligibility following established guidelines; may contact employers, other agencies and others to process applicants and determine eligibility.
Advises applicants of program requirements and procedures; counsels applicants and participants on their rights and responsibilities.
Supervises work program participants; contacts site supervisors to verify participation; conducts site inspections and audits to monitor compliance with the program.
Investigates violations of program regulations and procedures; prepares documents to return to custody participants who fail to comply with program regulations and procedures.
Maintains program records and files; computes and collects fees; issues receipts; maintains statistical and financial records; prepares and types a variety of correspondence, forms, and reports.
Operates a variety of equipment including calculators, typewriters and computer terminals.
Gathers and processes information from a variety of sources; furnishes information to inmates and the public to promote the program.
May act as lead worker over others.

Benefits

Choice of three health plans: Kaiser Plan, Select Plan, and Premier Plan (employees pay a portion of the premium)
Dependent coverage for health insurance available
Choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan (no cost for employee only coverage)
Dependent coverage for dental insurance available
Vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) (no cost for employee only coverage)
Dependent coverage for vision insurance available
Life insurance coverage provided by the County (amount varies by years of service)
Option to purchase additional term life insurance at group rate
125 Flexible Benefits Plan (Health Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance Plan)
County Retirement Plan (County Retirement Law of 1937)
Deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code
Roth IRA (after tax) available
Vacation accrual (10 days/year up to 3 years, 15 days after 3 years, 20 days after 10 years, 23 days after 20 years)
14 paid holidays each year
12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation
Sick leave incentive (eight hours administrative leave if leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount eligible to accrue and employee is on payroll during the entire calendar year)
Bereavement Leave (3 days paid for qualifying family member, 2 additional days for spouse, domestic partner, parent or child)
Merit Salary Increase (eligible for merit increase to the next step after serving 52 weeks on each step)
Job Sharing option (subject to approval)
Educational Reimbursement Program (up to $850 per fiscal year for career-related coursework, up to $1600 per fiscal year for approved four-year college/university academic programs)
Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton (County contributes up to $20 per pay period for parking)
School Activities leave (up to 40 hours per year, not more than 8 hours per month, to participate in children's school activities)