Intensive Supervision Supervisor in Manhattan, Kansas at County of Riley

The Intensive Supervision Program Manager ensures services provided to offenders are evidence-based, outcome-driven and centered around risk-reduction strategies. This position is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Community Corrections Intensive Supervision Program for both juvenile and adult offenders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for day-to-day supervision of Intensive Supervision Officers (ISO I)
• Provides guidance to line staff regarding case management and risk reduction efforts.
• Ensures compliance with policy and personnel guidelines, KDOC Supervision Standards and applicable state statutes.
• Ensures officers are using effective community supervision practices and risk reduction strategies such as motivational interviewing and cognitive strategies.
• Responsible for approving internal sanctions and incentives for clients, including 2 and 3-day jail sanctions, as well as approving Motions to Revoke Probation.
• Responsible for quality assurance in the effective use of supervision practices
• Responsible for assigning new cases to the appropriate level of supervision based on their risk(s) and criminogenic need(s).
• Responsible for processing incoming courtesy supervision, and incoming/outgoing Interstate Compact requests, and assigning cases to ISOs.
• Responsible for maintaining advanced knowledge of client databases and providing on-going support to staff.
• Responds to client complaints up to an including any grievances filed.
• Responsible for overseeing the Department in the absence of the Director.
• Assists in policy development of program components as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field required.

License(s)/Certificate(s): Valid State of Kansas Driver’s License and good driving record. Proof of liability insurance on personal vehicle. Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must obtain Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (LS/CMI), “Youthful Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (YLS)” and Women’s Risk/Needs Assessment (WRNA) certifications within 6 months of hire. Obtain Motivational Interviewing certification and be able to apply motivational interviewing techniques with clients and staff within 6 months of hire. Participate in a minimum of 40 job-related hours of training each fiscal year as funding is available.

Must pass criminal background check, including Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check.

Experience: 2 years of experience working with offenders in corrections, parole, or law enforcement.

Skills: Knowledge of evidence-based practices in corrections, the Kansas Department of Corrections Standards, the Kansas Criminal Code, the Kansas Sentencing Guidelines, and the Kansas Juvenile Offender and Child-in-Need-of-Care Codes required. Working knowledge of the local criminal justice system. Requires knowledge of the policies and procedures of community corrections required.

Knowledge of those policies and procedures unique and specific to Riley County required.