Official Title: Regional Program Manager - Office of Community Corrections - Southeast Region
Pay Grade: Senior Management 1
Salary Range: SM1 Entry Level Pay $111,214.74 to Pay Range Maximum $164,015.80
Salary Notes: This position is designated as Management. Starting Salary will be based on a review of qualifications and experience.
Departmental Mission Statement: Protecting and Building Safer, Healthier, Stronger Communities.
The Office of Community Corrections (OCC) keeps communities safe by combining community justice with evidence-based practices (EBP) to reduce recidivism in the community as an alternative to jail and prison. The OCC delivers community-based, individualized rehabilitative interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for decision-making and substance use disorder, education, employment counseling, and community service opportunities through a statewide network of 18 Community Justice Support Centers (CJSC).
ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-of-community-corrections
Notes:
- This position is designated as management position and is covered by the Trial Court Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.
- This position is open to current employees of the Office of Community Corrections (OCC) only.
- The primary location for this position is Dartmouth.
- Regular travel among the following OCC locations will be required as part of the duties of this position: Dartmouth, Taunton, Barnstable/Hyannis, and Plymouth.
- Please upload a current resume during the application process
Position Summary:
Working within the Office of Community Corrections, the Regional Program Manager is responsible for the management and effective implementation of interventions, services, and supports at community justice support centers in his/her region.
The Regional Program
Manager monitors performance and ensures compliance with OCC contracts and Interagency Service Agreements for Program Management, Treatment Service Delivery, Program Monitoring/Security, Drug and Alcohol Screening and other ancillary services.
Supervision Received:
Works under the direct supervision of the Executive and Deputy Directors in performing duties which require independent judgement in resolving problems within guidelines, standards and established procedures.
Supervision Exercised:
Supervises all OCC personnel assigned to CJSC locations within a specific region and other OCC personnel as directed by the Executive Director.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Supervises and manages OCC staff assigned in their region.
- Develops, implements, and coordinates policies and procedures to meet regional needs for service delivery at CJSC.
- Develops, implements, and coordinates CJSC programming with service providers and criminal justice stakeholders including courts, probation, parole, prosecution and defense bar, sheriff’s departments, and the department of correction.
- Develops, implements, and coordinates strategies, tactics, and protocols for business engagement with specialty court sessions.
- Coordinates drug and alcohol abuse testing and treatment, electronic monitoring, community service, and related protocols for people referred to CJSC according to OCC policies and procedures.
- Develops, implements, and coordinates, community engagement activities at the CJSC.
- Develops, implements, and coordinators stakeholder engagement to promote business for the CJSC.
- Conducts program audit and evaluation to ensure consistency with EBP, contract compliance, and adherence to OCC policies and procedures.
- Coordinates CJSC participation in implementation support and fidelity monitoring activities with third parties.
- Maintains personnel records and monitors and tracks time accountability records for assigned personnel.
- Performs related duties as required.
Job Competencies:
Performance Enhancement: (Individual & EBP)
Actively committed to both improving performance and the professional development process, including meeting Probation Service Standards, policies of the Probation Department and the Trial Court.
Teamwork: Demonstrates a willingness to work in a team-oriented environment, with a commitment to shared goals and accountabilities through the development of positive relationships, promoting a healthy work environment.
Collaboration: Demonstrates flexibility and openness to modifications and adaptations suitable to the situation; Receptive to diverse ideas while respecting other's opinions and roles.
Strategic Planning: Integrates professional development with the organization's strategic goals.
Self-Awareness: Seeks feedback and direction regarding performance and professional development; Understands how different situations often require different responses.
Influence: Using experiences to suggest improvements to policies and processes; Acts an agent for positive change.
Managing External Environment: Works cooperatively with the law enforcement community and other government agencies in Probation's sphere of operations.
Continuous Learning: Is actively committed to and actively works to continuously improve himself/herself.
Minimum Requirements
- A Bachelors degree in criminal justice, business management, public administration, behavioral sciences or law or other related field.
- A minimum of six years of experience in court administration, probation, parole, corrections, or human services, of which two (2) years must be in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of the required education and experience.
- Mastery of Evidence Based Practice (EBP) principles for treatment in criminal justice population, especially risk/need assessment.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting program evaluations and preparing evaluation reports and recommendations; demonstrated ability to organize, direct and coordinate programs.
- Ability to work flexible schedule.
Valid Massachusetts
Driver’s License. Ability to travel throughout the State.
📌 Regional Program Manager - Office of Community Corrections - Southeast Region (Dartmouth)
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