Quality Assurance and Implementation Analyst

The Solano County Probation Department is currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance and Implementation Analyst (Quality Coach). The Quality Coach is a vital position in the Department and is responsible for assisting staff and contracted providers improve and refine their skills when interacting with adults or juveniles during supervision contacts, or while facilitating treatment groups. The Quality Coach will review audio and video tapes of staff and contracted providers, and provide strength-based coaching and feedback. If you are well versed in Evidence Based Practices to include Motivational Interviewing, and interested in working with a Department focused on reducing recidivism and changing lives, Solano County Probation Department is the place for you. 

The Quality Coach will be responsible for researching, analyzing, and implementing continuous quality improvement initiatives utilizing evidence based/informed practices. The incumbent will be  responsible for providing leadership and consultation to their assigned division within the Probation Department. They will be responsible for design, and coaching, and training of  evidence based treatment and client supervision services.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have experience in utilizing, training and coaching various evidence based/informed practices (e.g. Motivational Interviewing, contingency management, risk/needs assessments, cognitive behavioral interventions and skill development, Interactive Journaling, manualized substance abuse treatment, etc.). The ideal candidate should have extensive experience providing training and coaching in several evidence based/informed modalities and they should also be well-versed in individual coaching practices, developing quality assurance protocols, and designing learner-centered instructional opportunities.   

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in policy analysis, public administration, political science, criminology, criminal justice, social work, statistics, education, and/or a related field;

AND

Experience: Four years of experience analyzing data, performing quality assurance, coaching and or training in evidence based practices (e.g. behavior reinforcement or contingency management, risk/needs assessments, cognitive behavioral treatment), and making recommendations for the solution of complex problems ideally within criminal justice organizations or programs.

To view the job description for this position, please visit: 
http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=21516 

Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 3 years. Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year.  

Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years. 

To review complete benefits information, please visit:

http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16483

Extra-help employees who work less than 29 hours per week do not typically receive or accrue benefits of regular employees during their period of employment. All extra-help employees accrue .034 hours of Sick Leave for every full hour worked.

To view the benefits for this extra-help position, please visit:

https://admin.solanocounty.com:4433/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=21216

CULTURE OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Solano County is committed to “Invest In and For the Future” by providing training resources to encourage employee professional development and growth within our organization. While employed with Solano County, employees have the opportunity to pursue their career goals, interests, and develop the competencies on the Solano County Leadership Development Model by participating in the following programs:
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Annual Education Fair
• County Mentoring Program
• Leadership Academy
• Supervisory Trainings
• Skill Development Trainings
• Self-paced learning opportunities

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply. Applications must be submitted through the JobAps system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the final filing date.

Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA.

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time

A Bachelor's Degree is required for this position. All applicants are encouraged to submit either a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the date and degree conferred) by the final filing deadline. However, proof of this education requirement must be submitted prior to appointment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:  Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service.  The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment.  Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com.  Be sure to include the recruitment title (Quality Assurance and Implementation Analyst) and the recruitment number (21-167110-01) in your email or fax.