City and County of San Francisco

Rehabilitation Services Coordinator (#8420)

$44.81-$54.46 Hourly / $7,768.00-$9,440.00 Monthly / $93,210.00-$113,282.00 Yearly


Definition

Under direction, plans, organizes, and directs a program providing for the general social welfare of inmates in the county jail; supervising and monitoring the inmates/post release prisoners' attendance and progress in the various programs; interviewing and counseling inmates on the educational, domestic, employment needs and adjustment problems; and performs other related duties as required.

Requires responsibility for: developing and coordinating a rehabilitation program at the county jail; making regular contacts with community organizations, public and private agencies and individuals supporting the various rehabilitation programs; preparing detailed and concise operational records and reports.

Distinguishing Features

The 8420 Rehabilitation Services Coordinator is a class unique to the Sheriff's Department. The 8420 Rehabilitation Services Coordinator, under supervision of sworn or civilian personnel, has primary responsibility for directing, planning and organizing inmate programs in the five (5) county jails.

Supervision Exercised

Supervises inmates/post release prisoners, program staff and contract workers.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

According to Civil Service Commision Rule 9, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties as assigned to this job code and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Plan, organize and direct the educational, religious and counseling programs in the county jails; supervise and monitor the inmate/post release prisoners attendance and progress in the various programs.

2. Oversee the Grant Program by keeping track of participant's hours; meet with them to review attendance and training programs and to provide administrative and emotional support to participants to help them succeed.

3. Interview and counsel inmates participating in the programs; monitoring the problem solving process.

4. Evaluate and address inmates needs, requests and concerns regarding educational, religious and counseling programs in the jails; provide referrals and coordinate services for participants/inmates to assist them in community re-integration or physical safety.

5. Promote and maintain liaisons with custody staff, public and private agencies and individuals supporting the different programs; networking with community organizations and City departments.

6. Develop and implement new and up to date, useful and innovative vocational, religious and educational programs geared towards inmates' diverse population and different ethnic backgrounds at the county jails.

 7. Supervise and counsel program staff and teachers to ensure consistent and appropriate class material and the logistics of their schedule and attendance are not in conflict with other programs.

8. Work with and counsel custody staff concerning any changes regarding the various daily program operations and inmates' behavioral problems; handle and resolve all class disciplinary matters when they occur.

9. Work closely with other staff on developing evaluations, training and special projects and to strengthen the tie between in-jail and post-release services.

10. Attend and/or conduct meetings with staff and custody to ensure smooth and comprehensive delivery of programs.

11. Prepare reports and written correspondence that are both intra- and inter-departmental in nature, e.g. annual, quarterly reports, policy and procedure manuals, County Parole agenda and minutes.

12. Interview and hire appropriate staff for programming and teachers; obtain and review criminal records; perform criminal history and background checks on program civilians who enter the jail.

13. Supervise all aspects of fundraising including grant writing; supervise and direct County Parole staff so that the tasks are completed in a timely manner.

14. Record Keeping: maintain a database to keep track of students' assignments; fundraising efforts and prepare budgets; maintain the accuracy of the Parole List; document proceedings at Parole Board meetings to create a history of the proceedings.

15. Prepare warrants: release date re-calculation for parolees who walk away from program or are returned to custody.

16. Perform related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: the laws and statutes pertaining to inmates; court actions and furlough programs; restorative justice principles; inmate classification system; counseling techniques and mediation skills,; and computer software applications.

Ability to: orally communicate clearly and effectively; listen to what individuals have to say and elicit information from others; promote, establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates, co-workers, custody personnel, volunteer employees, and other criminal justice agencies and representatives; work with a diverse population with kindness and patience, culture and gender sensitivity; supervise staff; prepare complex written reports and records.

Experience and Training

Training: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in criminal justice administration, political science, sociology, psychology, or public administration, or related field.

Experience: Two years of verifiable experience in correctional work involving individual or group counseling of offenders in either: planning and implementing a re-entry program for jail inmates, OR probation, parole or correctional work, OR rehabilitation counseling or vocational guidance.

SUBSTITUTION: Additional verifiable work experience as listed above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis (one year of experience is equivalent to 30 semester or 45 quarter units).

License or Certificate

Some positions may require possession of a current valid California Driver's license.

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

CLASS: 8420; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 1/1/1900;