Dakota County MN

LOCATION: Juvenile Services Center (Hastings, MN). The facility-based Assistant Probation Officer position works within the Dakota County Juvenile Services Center's 24 hour secured juvenile detention facility and is responsible for providing direct supervision to clients for the purpose of ensuring a safe environment, meeting case-plan goals, preparing progress notes and incident reports while working as part of a treatment team.. Associate's degree or equivalent of two years post-secondary education in Corrections, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related Human Services field AND one year experience in Corrections, Human Services Treatment Programs, or related experience.. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed within the juvenile detention center.. Convert any part-time experience to years (i.e. 20 hours week for 2 years equals 1 year full-time).

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Salary : $53,925.00 - $84,258.00 Annually Location : Hastings, MN Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 3511.24.001 Department: Community Corrections Opening Date: 02/27/2024 Closing Date: Continuous General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Community Corrections HOURS: Full-time HIRING RANGE: $53,925 - $60,666/annually FULL SALARY RANGE: $53,925.00 - $84,258.00 Annually (106 Salary Grade) LOCATION: Juvenile Services Center (Hastings, MN) UNION: AFSCME 450 CLOSE DATE: Continuous until all open positions are filled THIS RECRUITMENT REQUIRES THE COMPLETION OF SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS WHICH MUST BE RECEIVED WITH THE APPLICATION. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS RECRUITMENT. Community Corrections' Mission Statement: To transform lives, promote equity and increase community safety. Community Corrections' Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement: As a system we are committed to dismantling institutional racism and healing historical trauma. We are moving forward as a place where inclusion, respect, acceptance, growth and teaching are expected. We will recognize our individualities. We will listen to every voice, recognize our biases, and grow towards a more equitable and inclusive culture. We will help each other learn by modeling, teaching and listening. The facility-based Assistant Probation Officer position works within the Dakota County Juvenile Services Center's 24 hour secured juvenile detention facility and is responsible for providing direct supervision to clients for the purpose of ensuring a safe environment, meeting case-plan goals, preparing progress notes and incident reports while working as part of a treatment team. This position may include days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. Day and evening staff work a 4 day on, 2 day off rotation. Overnight staff work a 6 day on, 3 day off rotation. Currently we have multiple Assistant Probation Officer openings. This list may also be used to fill future Assistant Probation Officer openings for a period of up to one year. Minimum Qualifications Must be 21 years of age or older to be consider for this position. Associate's degree or equivalent of two years post-secondary education in Corrections, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related Human Services field AND one year experience in Corrections, Human Services Treatment Programs, or related experience. OR Three years experience in Corrections, Human Services Treatment Programs, or related experience. OR Combination of education and experience to equal three or more years. Required license(s): •Valid driver's license required •First Aid/CPR certificate within 6 months of hire. Training is provided. Preferred qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Corrections, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related Human Services field. To be eligible for hire, an applicant must successfully complete a background check and meet the criminal history background criteria required to access certain networks/systems necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. The law and/or County policy will disqualify applicants with a particular criminal history background from employment in this position. Duties & Responsibilities These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions. <ul> <li>Provide and manage direct services to clients as a group (max of 8 per Assistant Probation Officer). Monitor resident's compliance with facility rules. Assist youth in completing their case plan goals during the day. </li><li>Facilitate client programming throughout the day/evening including recreation, cognitive groups, meals and schooling. Utilize Evidence Based Practices of cognitive-behavioral groups including Skillstreaming, Truthought, Carey Guides and Decision Points. </li><li>Employ Motivational Interviewing to de-escalate clients in crisis in a safe manner. </li><li>Complete daily client notes and monthly reports. </li><li>Complete on time well-being checks using an electronic device. </li><li>Respond in a timely and respectful manner to residents/guardians, victims, and Dakota County service's questions as well as concerns. </li><li>Consistently maintain the safety and security of the JSC to include monitoring and observing clients throughout the day. This includes providing effective interventions and using safety equipment as well as trained control tactic restraints with appropriate use of force. </li><li>Staff the Control Center to include monitoring all program activities in the JSC, communicating emergencies effectively, controlling movement of all persons in the JSC secure facility, monitoring the alarm systems, answering incoming phone calls, and controlling facility keys.</li><li> Ready clients for court and assist in the intake process. </li> </ul>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1-9 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment <ul><li>Knowledge of general and specific safety and security issues of detainment including appropriate use of force. </li><li>Knowledge of individual and group social behavior. </li><li>Ability to perform basic safety and security skills. </li><li>Knowledge of DHS rules/Correctional Reporting Statues. </li><li>Knowledge of data privacy practices. </li><li>Knowledge and understanding of ethnic diversities.</li><li> Knowledge of victims' rights (i.e. MN Reparations Board). </li><li>Knowledge of Evidence Based Practices in probation including assessment, case planning, and cognitive interventions. </li><li>Knowledge of effective client treatment and change. Skills and ability to demonstrate appropriate empathy, fairness, and a non-confrontational approach with the ability to set and maintain client limits. </li><li>Ability to work independently and as a team member within department policies and procedures. </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written. </li><li>Investigative and critical thinking skills. </li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with clients, coworkers, law enforcement officials, judges and treatment facilities. </li><li>Knowledge of and the ability to operate several complex computer systems such as CJIIN, , CSTS, MNCIS, Microsoft Office. </li><li>Ability to advise people in crisis situations and make appropriate decisions leading to crisis resolution. </li><li>Ability to prioritize work according to client and agency need. </li><li>Knowledge of Integrated Services Delivery and the ability to assess a person's social, economic, educational, mental health, and physical health needs and make necessary referrals. </li><li>Ability to utilize motivational interviewing, group facilitation, and victim empathy skills. </li> </ul> WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed within the juvenile detention center. All positions have a lifting requirement of up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis and 10 pounds on a frequent basis. Some positions have a lifting requirement of up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis and 20 pounds on a frequent basis. Employees may be exposed to hazardous materials such as chemicals, blood and other body fluids and exposure to intense noise may occur. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, computer, scanner, printer, calculator, telephone, BCA, restraint chair, handcuffs, EHM and GPS equipment, UA collection materials, CSTS, MNCIS, camera and copy machines. Pursuant to Dakota County Policy and Procedures Manual Section 3240 (13), this position is designated as Safety Sensitive. SELECTION PROCESS: The examination/selection process for this classification will consist of a rating of your training and experience from the application materials submitted. The top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration. Dakota County is committed to creating a diverse workforce and welcomes qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, national origin, genetics, disability, or age Visit our Benefits site for more information. 01 Minimum Qualifications screening -Select the statement below that describes your education and experience. <ul> <li>Associate's degree or higher in Corrections, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related Human Services field AND one year or more experience in a Corrections or Human Services Treatment Program or related experience</li> <li>Three years or more experience in a Corrections or Human Services Treatment Program or related experience</li> <li>Combination of education and experience to equal at least three years or more.</li> <li>None of the above</li> </ul> 02 Select your highest level of education completed by close date from the list below. <ul> <li>High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent</li> <li>Certificate equivalent to 1 year of full-time post secondary education</li> <li>Associate Degree (or 2 year Certificate) - Completed</li> <li>Bachelors' Degree - Completed</li> <li>Master's Degree - Completed</li> <li>None of the above</li> </ul> 03 Select from the list below all FULL-TIME work experience you have held for one year or more. Convert any part-time experience to years (i.e. 20 hours week for 2 years equals 1 year full-time). Any experience you claim here must be included in your application or you will not receive credit for the experience. Select all that apply. <ul> <li>Community Corrections Sr. Program Associate</li> <li>Community Corrections Program Assistant</li> <li>Correctional Deputy (Jail)</li> <li>Classroom Aide or Assistant</li> <li>Case Managers - DD, MH, CD client populations</li> <li>Residential Treatment experience</li> <li>Other related experience to corrections or human services agency (Describe below)</li> <li>I have less than 1 year work experience.</li> <li>I do not have work experience, but I am willing to gain it.</li> </ul> 04 Describe your other related experience to a corrections or human services agency. Type "none" in the space provided if you do not have this experience. 05 Do you have a valid driver's license? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 06 Are you currently 21 years of age or older? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 07 Have you completed 400 hours or more as an intern and/or volunteer in the community corrections field? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 08 If "yes" above, write in the space below the name of the agency/organization where you interned and/or volunteered and briefly describe your experience. If "no" write "none" in the space below. 09 Select the option below that best describes your PAID FULL-TIME experience working with JUVENILE clients in a county Community Corrections department. Convert any part-time experience to years (i.e. 20 hours week for 2 years equals 1 year full-time). <ul> <li>I have no experience, but I am willing to gain it.</li> <li>I have less than 6 months.</li> <li>I have 6 months to two years.</li> <li>I have more than two years.</li> </ul> 10 Describe your PAID FULL-TIME experience working with JUVENILE clients in a county Community Corrections department. If you do not have this experience type "none" in the space provided. 11 Select the option below that best describes your PAID FULL-TIME experience working with ADULT clients in a county Community Corrections department. Convert any part-time experience to years (i.e. 20 hours week for 2 years equals 1 year full-time). <ul> <li>I have no experience, but I am willing to gain it.</li> <li>I have less than 6 months.</li> <li>I have 6 months to two years.</li> <li>I have more than two years.</li> </ul> 12 Describe your PAID FULL-TIME experience working with ADULT clients in a county Community Corrections department. If you do not have this experience type "none" in the space provided. 13 Select the option below that best describes your experience in Corrections, Human Services Treatment Programs, or related experience. Convert any part-time experience to years (i.e. 20 hours week for 2 years equals 1 year full-time). <ul> <li>I have no experience, but I am willing to gain it.</li> <li>I have less than 6 months.</li> <li>I have 6 months to one year.</li> <li>I have two years.</li> <li>I have three years.</li> <li>I have more than three years.</li> </ul> 14 Describe your experience in Corrections, Human Services Treatment Programs, or related experience. If you do not have this experience type "none" in the space provided. 15 Select the option below that best describes your PAID direct client experience working in a JUVENILE residential setting. <ul> <li>I have no experience, but I am willing to gain it.</li> <li>I have less than 6 months</li> <li>I have at least 6 months to 2 years</li> <li>I have more than two years</li> </ul> 16 Describe your PAID direct client experience working in a JUVENILE residential setting. If you do not have this experience type "none" in the space provided. 17 Select the option below that best describes your PAID direct client experience working in an ADULT residential setting. <ul> <li>I have no experience, but I am willing to gain it.</li> <li>I have less than 6 months</li> <li>I have at least 6 months to two years</li> <li>I have more than two years</li> </ul> 18 Describe your PAID direct client experience working in a ADULT residential setting. If you do not have this experience type "none" in the space provided. 19 Select the option below that best describes your experience facilitating groups. <ul> <li>I have no experience, but I am willing to gain it.</li> <li>I have less than 6 months</li> <li>I have at least 6 months to 2 years</li> <li>I have more than 2 years</li> </ul> 20 Describe your experience facilitating groups. If you do not have this experience type "none" in the space provided. 21 Check all that apply regarding work you have performed in a professional capacity. Any experience you claim here must be on your application or you will not receive credit for this experience. <ul> <li>Risk Assessments</li> <li>Facilitation of cog groups</li> <li>Motivational interviewing</li> <li>Case Plans</li> <li>Use of Carey Guides</li> <li>Client progress reports/memos</li> <li>Treatment Reports</li> <li>Institutional log/case entries</li> <li>Administrative/policy reports</li> <li>I do not have experience, but I am willing to gain it.</li> </ul> 22 Check all that apply regarding training you have received to obtain skills in culturally sensitive communication with identified minority populations: <ul> <li>African American</li> <li>Latino/Hispanic</li> <li>Asian/Pacific Islander</li> <li>American Indian/Alaskan Native</li> <li>None</li> </ul> 23 Describe the training received in culturally sensitive communication with identified minority populations to include dates and who facilitated the training. If you do not have this experience type "none" in the space provided. 24 Check all that apply regarding experience obtained partnering with other Community Services departments to provide services to clients in the following areas: <ul> <li>Housing</li> <li>Employment</li> <li>Education</li> <li>Child Support</li> <li>Transportation</li> <li>Food and Nutrition</li> <li>Medical Assistance</li> <li>Physical Health</li> <li>Mental Health</li> <li>Chemical Health</li> <li>None</li> </ul> 25 Describe your experience partnering with other Community Services departments to provide services to clients. 26 Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources for this specific position. Please select the one source that most closely describes how you first learned about this opportunity. <ul> <li>Facebook</li> <li>Friend, Family or Colleague</li> <li>InDeed</li> <li>Job Fair or Dakota County Event</li> <li>Job Interest e-mails from Dakota County</li> <li>JobsInMinneapolis/StPaul</li> <li>League of Minnesota Cities</li> <li>LinkedIn</li> <li>Minneapolis Diversity.com</li> <li>Minnesota Diversity.com</li> <li>Minnesota Works Website</li> <li>Minnesota Jobs Network.com</li> <li>Minnesota Association of Counties</li> <li>Monster</li> <li>Professional Association Website</li> <li>Referred by a Dakota County Employee</li> <li>St Paul Diversity.com</li> <li>College Website, Instructor, Career Services</li> <li>Dakota County Website</li> <li>Other</li> </ul> 27 If you selected Other, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity with Dakota County. Required Question

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