Corrections Unit Supervisor Apply
The Juvenile Probation division of the Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR) is seeking a Corrections Unit Supervisor. This position will provide oversight for the Transition Age Youth (TAY) Unit. As a member of the Juvenile Probation Leadership Team, this position will establish and implement standards for staff performance, quality assurance, and professional development.
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Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at 1256 Penn Avenue North, Suite 5400, Minneapolis, MN 55411, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. and may include some non-traditional hours. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
About the position type:
This is a full-time benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as a Corrections Unit Supervisor.
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In thisposition, you will:
- Provide direct supervision to Probation Officers within the Growth Focused Case Management Framework.
- Utilize the Supervisor Coaching model, hiring of new employees, performance management, and complete performance evaluations.
- Support Evidence Based Practices (EBP) efforts and effectively communicate and implement changes to the unit.
- Serve as a resource and promote relationships with stakeholders, DOCCR, and other criminal justice partners including schools, employment agencies, housing resources, etc.
- Facilitate staff meetings, projects, committees, case consultations, and unit specific trainings.
- One of the following:
- Master's degree or higher in criminal justice, behavioral/social science, social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, law enforcement, education, business, correctional or public administration or an equivalent field and two years ormore of full-time equivalent work experience in probation/parole, correctional officer/juvenile correctional officer, social work, or as a supervisor in a correctional or residential treatment setting.
- Bachelor's degree in one of the above fields, and three years or more of the experience listed above.
- Bachelor's degree in a non-related field, and four years or more of the experience listed above.
- Seven years or more of full-time equivalent work experience in probation/parole, correctional officer/juvenile correctional officer, social work, or as a supervisor in a correctional or residential treatment setting.
- Note: Completion of an Evidence-Based Practice Corrections Professional Certificate from an approved school may be substituted for one year of relevant coursework or experience.
- A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook or similar email system, MGA, ICOTS, and Court Services Tracking System (CSTS) or similar information system.
- Knowledge of and experience with:
- Principles of Evidence Based Practices (EBP).
- Understanding of Growth Focused Case Management Framework.
- Policies and procedures that govern the work done by Juvenile Probation Division and DOCCR.
- Working with community partners.
- Development stages of young adults.
- Working effectively with customers or clients from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
- Interfacing with Adult and/or Juvenile Court partners.
- Ability to:
- Design and implement administrative methods and techniques.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Work effectively and collaboratively with collateral supports.
- Collaborate or interface with Court partners.
About the department:
The Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation works to enhance community safety, promote community restoration, and reduce the risk of re-offense. Department staff and volunteers serve Hennepin County at more than 20 service locations ranging from correctional facilities to probation reporting offices and occupational training centers, delivering sustainable correctional services to more than 26,000 adult and juvenile clients. It is the largest community corrections organization in Minnesota. Learn more at www.hennepin.us/corrections.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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This posting may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, and limited duration vacancies.
Under facility licensing requirements, positions at the Juvenile Detention Center are required to undergo a Department of Human Services Background Study (MS 245C.13). Convictions for certain crimes will have an effect on your ability to be hired according to the disqualification schedule listed in Minnesota Statute 245C.15. Individuals convicted for any level of Criminal Sexual Conduct are disqualified from being hired into any position within the DOCCR under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). Other past involvement with the criminal court system will not automatically disqualify you from working at the DOCCR; individual circumstances are reviewed and evaluated confidentially. If you do not know your exact conviction information, you can refer to your sentencing order or contact the county where you were convicted.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Job offer will be contingent on passing a drug test, employment history/reference check, criminal background check including fingerprinting, and driver's license check prior to employment.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Lidy Vu
Lidy.Vu@hennepin.us
