Director Community Justice Services

The City of Spokane invites applicants for the position of

DEPARTMENT PURPOSE
The Community Justice Services department is committed to the protection of the community through innovative and effective programs to reintegrate justice involved individuals into society as law abiding and productive citizens.

POSITION PURPOSE
Develops and provides strategic leadership to the department and City of Spokane Municipal Criminal Justice System. Serves as an expert in community supervision strategies and will manage probation criminal justice related matters, including but not limited to supervision justice programs and services, and working collaboratively with partners to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the criminal justice system.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
This work is performed under the general policy direction of the Municipal Court Presiding Judge, with direct supervision provided by the Municipal Court Administrator. Supervises, directs, and manages the Community Justice Services which consists of the following components: adult probation, jail alternative initiatives, and therapeutic programs. Requires independent judgment to determine proper course of action applying evidence-base practices and knowledge of the justice system and law.

The following responsibilities and requirements are functions the individual who holds or desires the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.

• Provide oversight and supervision of justice programs including but not limited to adult justice system coordination and services, diversion services, re-entry services, treatment court case management, pretrial services, and victim support and defendant accountability services.
• Represent the department at City Council and various board, committee, and subcommittee meetings and at study sessions.
• Plans, organizes, directs, manages, coordinates, and evaluates programs for the Community Justice Services in accordance with established laws, regulations, and policies.
• Responsible for operation and policy decisions within the jurisdiction of state and city ordinance, city personnel rules, local court policies, Interstate Compact agreements, and co-jurisdictional guidelines for community supervision.
• Provide direct and indirect supervision to staff assigned to the Community Justice Services Department ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards.
• Work collaboratively with multiple City and County departments and partners to develop strategic work plans, policies, and procedures; collaborate with governmental, judicial, and private agencies to coordinate services and assist in the resolution of problems, questions, or requests related to services provided.
• Research and analyze critical issues identified and recommend programmatic, policy, procedural, or legislative changes to criminal justice practices and procedures in the City, incorporating concepts of continuous quality improvement.
• Develop staff training guidelines, manuals, and procedures in adherence to state and local jurisdiction requirements and in coordination with local union, Court, and City human resources recommendations.
• Coordinate, evaluate and monitor assigned performance-based contracts and ensure compliance.
• Oversee departmental budget, including planning, preparing, and administering financial and personnel resources to maximize effectiveness within established budgets.
• Evaluate fiscal and programmatic performance outcomes and ensure accurate and timely reporting and data driven decision making.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of local criminal justice systems and city/county government.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, procedures and philosophies of public administration, health and behavioral health systems, community-based services.
• Knowledge of personality theory, interpersonal relations and methods of interpersonal assessment and treatment; human development, mental illness, and mental retardation; understanding cultural differences, values, and lifestyles.
• Knowledge of the principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and diagnosis and pharmacology; knowledge of medical, behavioral, and socio-economic problems and their treatment; local health care, educational, legal, judicial, and criminal systems.
• Knowledge of numerous funding sources and how to utilize them; state governmental and private organizations as well as public, private and volunteer agencies/resources available in the community.
• Knowledge of the principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

• Skill in data collection and analysis, with the ability to develop and effectively present information clearly and in a compelling manner to include the preparation, presentation, and administration of budgets.
• Ability and skills to develop, recommend, and implement effective plans and programs and objectively evaluate progress toward goals and timetables.
• Ability to identify and/or develop new programming to meet system gaps and new funding sources.
• Ability to successfully foster and maintain relationships with Criminal Justice stakeholders and partners in the community.
• Ability to analyze administrative and programmatic problems and then develop and implement appropriate strategies to address these issues.
• Interact with other employees, customers, and partners in an effective manner, with professionalism and cultural competency; work effectively and efficiently as a team contributor including interacting, communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Maintain knowledge of the agency organizational rules, policies, procedures, services, and mission.
• Plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively to produce quality work with measurable results and within identified deadlines.
• Function in highly stressful circumstances and demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing priorities, deadlines, and directions; ability to maintain calm demeanor while dealing with stressful situations and customers.
• Conduct business in an ethical manner at all times while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality; coordinate work efforts with other employees and organizations to accomplish a common task.
• Safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with ADAAA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is conducted primarily in an office setting. It also involves frequent attendance at meetings, to include some irregular hours. This position frequently requires work in excess of forty hours per week. Incumbents in this classification are expected to communicate verbally, in person, in writing, and by telephone. A computer terminal is used and this requires the use of repetitive arm-hand movements.

Any combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, is qualifying. Generally, this would include:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public administration, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, human service or similar field and six years of experience in a related field; and two years managerial, supervisory, or executive experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS
As an exempt employee of the City of Spokane, the Director of Community Justice Services is subject to the City’s Code of Ethics set forth in Chapter 1.04A of the Spokane Municipal Code. As such, “it is the policy of the City of Spokane to uphold, promote, and demand the highest standards of ethics from all of its employees who shall maintain the utmost standards of responsibility, truthfulness, honesty and fairness in carrying out their public duties, avoid any improprieties in their roles as a public servant including the appearance of impropriety, and never use

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status.