Community Corrections Area Director (Internal DOCCR applicants only)

Hennepin County is seeking a Corrections Area Director of Field Services for the Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR).

The Area Director will provide strategic leadership, operational accountability, and oversight for three Adult Field Divisions (pre-adjudication, probation, and parole services) and juvenile probation.DOCCR's mission is to enhance community safety, promote community restoration and reduce the risk of re-offense.

We are an equity focused, client-centered, employee driven department.

The Area Director reports to the Director of DOCCR and is responsible for working collaboratively with the Director of DOCCR, other Area Directors, and leaders under their supervision, as well as external partners, to uphold the missions and values of Hennepin County and the department.

Location and hours:This position is hybrid.

Work will be performed both on-site at the Government Center in downtown Minneapolis, probation locations across Hennepin County, and remotely, as job duties require.

Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Based on current requirements, hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

About the position type:
This position is a regular, full-time and benefit-earning. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation to apply for this position. Limited duration employees are not eligible.

This position is internally classified as a Community Corrections Area Director. Click here to view the job classification specification.

Note: You must attach a resume and cover letter with your application materials to be considered for this position.

Need to have:

• Experience:
  • Supervising operations in a corrections setting as well as experience leading top level managers and their teams.
  • Collaborating with top level management to strategically develop budgets to align with the department’s strategic plan while being fiscally responsible.
  • Building and maintaining strategic internal and external partnerships for effective and innovative programming that reflect both the county’s and department’s mission, vision and core values.
  • Researching and recommending changes and improvements that incorporate evidence-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, person-centered, and data-driven practice.
  • Providing strategic leadership towards reducing systemic disparities, addressing the impacts of structural and institutional racism, applying diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices in collaboration with staff, partners, and those we serve.
• Knowledge of:
  • Organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
  • State rules and requirements that govern correctional the supervision of clients.
  • The theory and application of Evidence Based Practices.
• Ability to:
  • Lead, supervise, and develop direct reports through coaching, mentoring and performance management techniques.
  • Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project both intended and unintended consequences of proposed actions.
  • Communicate effectively with leaders and employees at all levels of the organization, engage with community members, and system partners.
  • Interpret and apply federal, state, local and department policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
  • Identify and utilize technological solutions to increase efficiencies.
  • Apply diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices in collaboration with staff, partners, and those we serve.
  • Foster an environment that recognizes, and respects differences and provides culturally responsive services.