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POSITION:  Community Corrections Director
DEPARTMENT:  Community Corrections
SUPERVISOR:  County Administrator
RATE OF PAY:  Dependent on Qualifications
LOCATION:  Emmet County Building

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the County Administrator, the OCC Director is responsible for the development, implementation and operation of the Emmet County Community Corrections and Advisory board – Office of Community Corrections Program. Provides intake, attach and remove electronic monitoring equipment, client reporting, collections, data entry, form completion and communication to probation/parole staff of the District/Circuit Court ordered community service for PA 511 eligible clientele.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive corrections plan in accordance with the 1998 PA#511 Community Corrections Act
• Provides management of that plan including implementing changes to the program as required by the County Administrator, CCAB or the State office of Community Corrections
• Assist in the implementation and development of department services by coordinating and facilitating programs and projects as alternatives to jail and prison with other related departments, outside agencies and/or organizations
• Coordinates applicable contracts, which include preparing RFP’s recommending and participating in the selection of vendors, monitoring contract compliance and monitoring applicable payments
• Participates in judicial functions for applicable courts, including detaining clients, determining compliance of failure with program components, participating in court proceedings and testifying in court
• Ensure Emmet County Community Corrections is in compliance with the standards, programs, and fiscal monitoring systems established by the State of Michigan – Department of Corrections – Office of Community Corrections
• Conducts quarterly local CCAB meetings to provide program updates and discuss budges and adoption of new policies
• Maintains awareness of current and pending court cases and legislation; and prepares reports for the County Administrator and CCAB Board
• Processes, compiles, researches, and analyzes complex information, and prepares and verifies reports, correspondence and other documents utilizing applicable software within established procedures
• Completes the quarterly and year reports on the grant status for the State of Michigan – Department of Corrections –Office of Community Corrections (MI-MDOC-OCC)
• Completes Pre-Trial Assessment for program eligibility and provide enrollment into programs for approved clientele
• Annually prepares and recommends the Community Corrections plan for submission to the State Office of Community Corrections
• Submit annual budgets to the Emmet County Administrator and the local CCAB
• Submit RFP’s for bids on contracted services available through the plan, according to Emmet County Procurement guidelines
• Meets individually with stakeholders such as the Prosecutor, Probation/Parole Officers, Jail Administrator, Sheriff and the Circuit and District Court Judges to promote services provided through the Emmet County Community Corrections and Advisory board Program; Acts as an information-clearing house for the local CCAB, the County Administrator and the Board of Commissioners, community members and other stakeholders regarding programs and funding available from the Office of Community Corrections
• Be available for Court session for both Circuit and District Court
• Complete intake, installation and supervision of monitor clientele. Provide updates as needed to the probation staff on their probationer while on monitor for eligible PA 511 clientele
• Monitor and collect fees from monitor clientele. Reconcile monthly bills before submission to accounting
• Programs electronic tethers and provide reports days for tether eligible PA 511 clientele
• Provide funding information and placement of clientele for Probation Residential Services upon referral from MDOC probation staff
• Track and monitor enrollments of programs to ensure that proper placement and eligibility criteria are maintained
• Maintain internal records for placement of clientele in programs. Enter data daily in the CCAMIS database
• Develop a proficiency with the Northpoint system or other relevant software used for tracking, monitoring activity and reporting
• Other duties as assigned
• May be on call 24/7

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of local and States criminal justice system rehabilitative programs and philosophies
• Specialized knowledge of District and Circuit Court statutory and regulatory requirements
• Must have the ability to coordinate activities with the other Emmet County internal departments and outside agencies
• Skilled in prioritizing, monitoring and reviewing work assignments
• Appropriately and effectively able to represent the County at a variety of community events and activities in support of positive public relations initiatives, and develop liaison relationships between the community and the County
• Ability to think analytically and apply sound judgment, solve problems, make effective decisions, and act with integrity
• Must have the ability to analyze State Act requirements, data and objectives and recommend local policy and procedural changes
• Must have the knowledge of programs and services under Act PA #511 provided by the State government and the private sector
• Ability to develop policy and under the direction of the County Administrator implement necessary changes to the office
• Ability to communicate ideas and programs to staff, local board members and community members
• Must be able to communicate appropriately with clientele. Demonstrated organizational skills and able to perform daily essential functions with direct supervision
• Proficient with software administration and Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, etc.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Public Administration or a related field
• 3-5 years’ experience working professionally within or closely related to a criminal justice system providing either program management, planning or program coordination
• Experiences or training in the implementation of automated information systems