Inmate Programs Specialist - English and Spanish Job at Tulare County, CA
Current vacancy is with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.
Spanish bilingual designated positions are entitled to an additional $.50 (cents) per hour. A Spanish proficiency exam will be required. Applicants must be fluent in the ability to read, write and speak in the Spanish language as well as in English.
Education/Experience: Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Sociology or a related field AND two (2) years of experience involving interviewing or counseling in a social services or criminal justice environment.
Knowledge of : Community resources available to inmates and their families; group leadership methods and techniques for directing work; instructional and recreational activities for adults; social and emotional factors which influence human behavior; basic algebra; proper English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Skill/Ability to: Read, interpret, implement and explain program rules, regulations, policies and procedures; collect and evaluate information, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; write clear, concise, grammatically correct correspondence and reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with custodial and civilian staff, inmates, and inmate family members; assess inmates' needs; work independently; maintain a variety of information and statistics using word processing and spreadsheet applications; organize work in a step-by-step order and keep systematic and accurate records; use patience, tact and courtesy in dealing with a variety of people under various circumstances and under emotional stress; follow verbal and written instructions; retain and recall information.
License or Certificate:
College Cost Reduction Access Act
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bargaining Unit 3
The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).
Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.
Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/index.cfm/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/
The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.
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