"Enhancing our community through education, accountability, and dedicated service."
The Alternative Sentencing programs give participants the opportunity to repay the community while continuing to work and maintain pro-social ties. Additionally, the programs help the taxpayers of Ada County by reducing jail population and costs.
To accomplish this, the Ada County Sheriff's Office operates several different Alternative Sentencing programs such as:
Sheriff's Labor Detail (SLD)
Sheriff's Community Service (SCS)
Scheduled Sentence Program (SSP)
Community Transition Program (CTP)
House Arrest (HA)
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Join our dynamic team as a Community Reentry Specialist. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in helping individuals navigate alternative sentencing options and successfully reintegrate into society. This role is at the Community Transition Center (CTC) which is adjacent to the main campus of the Ada County Sheriff's Office in Boise, Idaho. Essential Functions
Here's what you'll be doing:
Transitions: Coordinating movements and ensuring seamless transitions for participants with court-approved alternative sentencing options is a key aspect of your role. You'll be the bridge between the court system and our program.
Conducting Orientations: Conduct engaging orientation sessions for participants, setting them up for success by familiarizing them with our program and its resources.
Tailored Support: Utilize evidence-based assessments to develop personalized transition plans for participants, addressing their unique needs and challenges to include individual case planning.
Career Development: Help participants secure and maintain employment by providing them with valuable support and guidance throughout their job search journey.
Community Connections: Network with community partners, courts, and employers to establish crucial contacts for case planning, ensuring participants have access to the resources they need for a successful transition.
Program Monitoring: Track and evaluate participants' progress and compliance with program requirements, collaborating closely with the CTC team and other stakeholders to ensure accountability and success.
Legal Support: Prepare court documents such as affidavits and status updates, ensuring accurate and timely communication with the judicial system.
Resolution Expert: Address participant inquiries and concerns promptly and effectively, ranging from payment issues to grievances.
Educational Initiatives: Occasionally lead group education sessions for participants, offering valuable insights and support as they work towards rehabilitation.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree required in any field;
Certification in workforce development preferred;
Experience performing case management and writing transition plans preferred;
Knowledge of Interactive Journaling preferred;
Knowledge of rehabilitation and treatment programs preferred;
Knowledge and familiarity of community resources preferred;
Skill in the operation of a computer to include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access software;
Skill in effective group facilitation;
Skill in communicating with diverse populations;
Ability to communicate effectively with reluctant persons;
Ability to navigate multiple database systems;
Ability to work independently and have well developed interpersonal skills;
Ability to review documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance;
Ability to compile data and information for reports;
Ability to compose letters and memoranda;
Ability to interpret policy and procedure manuals; and
Ability to maintain confidentiality of data.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must appear before an oral board and successfully complete a polygraph and background check;
Must be willing to work shift work;
This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Work is performed primarily in an office environment;
Work may require entering a secured facility;
Position frequently requires a combination of sitting and standing to accomplish tasks and the ability to lift up to 20 lbs.;
Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks;
The incumbent performs complex, sensitive and varied work under general direction. The position will be required to exercise discretion and independent judgment to accomplish work.
SHIFT INFORMATIONMonday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
BENEFITSLow cost medical, dental, and vision insurances Idaho PERSI retirement plan Deferred Compensation plan 457(b) with a County match of up to 3% Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care Post-Employment Health Plan - 50% of unused sick leave above 240 hours Employee Assistance Program (EAP) No cost basic life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurances Eleven (11) paid holidays annually Paid vacation leave, sick leave, and parental leave No cost gym access at three (3) County owned gym facilities Wellness Program Optional 401(k) and/or Roth IRA
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Disclaimer To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed "key positions" in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.
Ada County recognizes that employees are our most valuable asset. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees designed to support the health, wellness and long-term financial stability of our employees and their families.
Healthcare:
Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles
Post-employment health savings account
Retirement and Investments Plans:
PERSI retirement benefits
457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match
401(k)
Wellbeing Program:
Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns.
Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program
Free bus pass
Paid-leave:
11 paid holidays per year
8 weeks paid Parental Leave
Approximately 96 hours of vacation accrual for full-time employee
Approximately 96 hours of sick accrual for full-time employee
5 days paid bereavement leave
Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Basic Life Insurance employer paid if benefit eligible
Short Term Disability employer paid if benefit eligible
Optional Benefits:
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
NCPERS Decreasing Term Life Insurance
Supplemental Employee, Spouse, Child Life Insurance
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance
AFLAC
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
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Describe your understanding of Alternatives to incarceration. What are the benefits to the individual charged with a crime, the community and the jail?
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Please describe your case management experience.
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Provide an example of a time when you effectively obtained required information verbally from a reluctant or difficult person. This can be from a customer (internal or external), co-worker, or member of the community. What tactics did you successfully use to obtain this information?
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Describe a time when you had a project that required you to effectively work or communicate with several organizations to accomplish the goal or purpose of the project. Include in your answer a brief description of the project and its purpose as well as which types of organization that you dealt with and the final outcome.
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The posted hiring wage for this position is acceptable to me, and I am aware there is no negotiating outside of the posted wage.
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Are you willing to work the hours required for this particular position? This may include nights, weekends, holidays or other shifts as assigned. (See online posting for more specific shift information pertaining to this position).
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