Job Abstract

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plan, organize and coordinate program operations for juvenile and adult Probation populations.
  
  
• Develop, evaluate and monitor Probation program budgets and ensure proper administrative and financial controls.
  
  
• Build and maintain professional rapport with a variety of stakeholders including, but not limited to, public and private agencies, community organizations and professional groups.
  
  
• Knowledge of principles and practices of current Probation policy, potential sources of funding, laws/regulations and contract negotiation.
  
  
• Develop and implement programs in accordance with department and State mandated requirements.
  
  
• Develop, evaluate and monitor program objectives and goals.
  
  
• Develop program proposals for new and continued funding, monitor expenditures and activities and complete all required reporting.
  
  
• Design programs for applicable populations for performance-based outcomes.
  
  
• Review and prepare applicable programmatic analysis of proposed and current legislation and regulations as directed.
  
  
• Use the internet and other technology to research, exchange information, and update on-line sites and social media platforms.
  
  
• Write proposals including program goals for contract proposals.
  
  
• Plan, organize and direct the department in-service education program.
  
  
• Supervise, evaluate and train program and support staff.
  
  
• Research and understand social, economic and equity issues impacting populations and program areas.
  
  
• Attend training conferences relevant to current Probation policies, programs, and legislation.
  
  
• Establish and maintain liaisons between the Probation Department and other public and private agencies, community organizations, and professional groups.
  
  
• May recruit volunteers for existing/additional programs.
  
  
• Assists in preparing the facility for inspections as it relates to program.
  
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience:
Three (3) years of professional level experience providing program services in a criminal justice, substance abuse treatment, child welfare, or related organization. Experience working in social services, law enforcement or related field and direct supervision of law enforcement/probation staff is highly desired. (A Master's degree in behavioral sciences or a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience).

Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences or related field.

License:
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.

Some positions in this classification will be subject to criminal history background checks pursuant to the human resources rules and regulations, section 2, b.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Effectively plan, organize, assign, direct, assist, train, supervise, and evaluate staff.
  
  
• Develop, direct and implement probation programs in accordance with department and State mandated requirements.
  
  
• Effectively apply training concepts and techniques for education of youth and adults.
  
  
• Make oral presentations/training before groups.
  
  
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both in oral and written correspondence.
  
  
• Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations; develop appropriate responses.
  
  
• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
  
  
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal and County regulations.
  
  
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations.
  
  
• Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives.
  
  
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
  
  
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
  
  
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
  
  
• Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
  
  
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
  
  
• Regular attendance is an essential function.
  

• Principles, methods, techniques, and materials of programs and State mandated requirements.
  
  
• Functions, programs and services of both public and community-based organizations involved in providing services for system involved clients.
  
  
• Statistical and survey methods.
  
  
• Budget and grant preparation and monitoring.
  
  
• Title 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities.
  
  
• Personnel and Public Administration.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  
  
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
  
  
• Assess client need for programmatic services within the community.
  
  
• Manage, develop and implement programs for youth and adults.