Corrections Coordinator - Adult Residential - CORRECTIONS

About the role

Performs administrative and professional work managing, coordinating, and supervising a correctional program or program component of the Department of Corrections.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for the successful operation of a corrections program or program component.
• Plan, schedule, deliver, document, and evaluate service delivery in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Aid in developing, writing, editing, implementing, and evaluating policies, procedures and standards to make continuous improvements in service quality.
• Cook up intakes and releases as needed.
• Provide department trainings; strive to develop best practices.
• Ensure that staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance, policies, and procedures specific to their jobs.
• Serve on the supervisory team and may be required to provide managerial presence on any shift, any day of the week.

Performance Management

• Ensure the quality hiring of staff and their adequate training to meet all regulatory requirements.
• Make recommendations as to the hiring, promotion, or any other staffing changes as needed.
• Supervise employees, document services, and ensure services meet regulatory and/or procedural standards.
• Cook up actions with other department units and provide staff and/or resident instruction/training.
• Schedule and evaluate staff performance, manage and prepare timecards, and approve requests for sick and vacation leave.
• Mentor, coach, and discipline direct reports as needed.

Quality Assurance

• Review written and verbal reports daily concerning procedural problems, behavior of clients, safety, and security issues, and make appropriate decisions in accordance with policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Review and edit critical work products; perform quality assurance audits.
• Maintain regular communication with supervisors and direct reports to facilitate informed decisions.
• Cook up services and activities with other department units to ensure necessary interface to achieve results.
• Maintain communication availability for crisis management contacts.
• Manage unit expenses within allotted resources, approve purchases, maintain inventory of supplies and equipment, and refill on schedule to avoid lapses.
• Work shifts outside normal business hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in a corrections or human services field, including supervisory experience.
• Professional references are required to verify the related work experience.
• Up to two years of experience may be substituted with education that provides applicable knowledge and skills.
• Transcript verifying education credits is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Per Sedgwick County Policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance. Personal passenger vehicle for use when county vehicle is not available (employee reimbursement is provided by County).
• Pass legal background check, Child and Adult Abuse & Neglect Central Registry checks, KCJIS Security Policy (fingerprint) check, and pre-employment screen for alcohol and drugs.
• Must also meet the required conditions contained in KSA 65-516 and KAR 28-4-356(d), (1-5).

Preferred Qualifications

• Four years of experience in a corrections or human services field, including supervisory experience.
• Professional references are required to verify the related work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology or a related field.

Pay

$28.81 per hour

Schedule

Variety of Hours/Various Days, Including Holidays, Weekends, and some Overtime may be required.

Benefits

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits.