Under administrative direction, performs professional and administrative work in planning, organizing, coordinating, and completing projects that are specifically related to providing educational, mental health, and substance abuse services for inmates in custody and for those transitioning into communities.

Coordinates and supervises the Detention Services Division's Programs, which includes, but is not limited to, educational and substance abuse treatment services provided to inmates while incarcerated at the Yavapai County Detention Facility and Reach Out Initiatives that focus on providing mental health and substance abuse treatment upon release; ensures programs comply with Federal, State and County guidelines.

Designs, implements, coordinates, and tracks data for programs, agreements, and grants with outside providers; provides inmate tracking and data for Yavapai County and State stakeholders on recidivism.

Performs all aspects of supervision of staff, conducts performance appraisals, trains and prepares work schedules; oversees the Detention Services Division volunteers.

Interfaces with service providers and other criminal justice partners for the purpose of release coordination.

Assists in researching potential funding sources and prepares grant requests; assists in the implementation of state and federal grant funded initiatives.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Expectations:

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with employees, other agencies and community members.
• Effectively supervise and oversee volunteers.
• Conduct effective meetings/trainings for community and agency stakeholders
• Respond flexibly to unexpected demands and work in an intense environment.

Experience:
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Behavioral Health, Social Service, or the Justice system working with local providers and resources.

Education:
Associates degree in social or behavioral science, criminal justice or closely related field. Relevant experience in detention, corrections, social work or education may be substituted for the degree.

Interpersonal Skills:
Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves personal contact with others inside and/or outside the county for the purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, making reports, or soliciting cooperation.

Other Skills:
Must be a registered elector of County and at least 18 years of age at time of hire. REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE
All persons applying for employment with the Sheriff’s Office shall be required to meet the following general qualifications: integrity, honesty, dependability, industry thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative and courtesy. All persons will be required to complete a thorough background investigation to include, but not limited to polygraph, psychological and physical fitness test. All persons must successfully complete a minimum six-month probation period. All persons must be a U.S. Citizen and a resident of Yavapai County. Where the position requires the operation of a motor vehicle, the applicant must have a valid Arizona operator’s license.

• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

• Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.