CORRECTIONS COORDINATOR - DWI ALTERNATIVE 5515

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class coordinates the daily operations of the DWI Alternative Facility in accordance with the guidelines established by Suffolk County in New York State's Alternative to Incarceration Service Plan. This employee works with other county and state agencies to ensure that the program components are carried out while maintaining the safety and security of a correctional/treatment facility. This employee makes independent decisions based on knowledge and experience in inter-governmental and departmental operations, correction law, Commission of Correction and New York State Division of Probation and Correctional Alternatives' mandates. Work is reviewed through conferences and reports with the Warden, Sheriff and New York State Division of Probation and Correctional Alternatives. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Arranges schedules for full time coverage of the DWI Alternative Facility by correction, probation and health services personnel trained in alcoholism treatment and assigned to this project;

Prepares and submits reports to the Sheriff, County Executive, New York State Commission of Correction, New York State Division of Probation and Correctional Alternatives;

Maintains the safety and security of facility within rules and procedures that have been established for correctional alternatives;

Coordinates and arranges schedules for inmates with linking agencies and project staff;

Supervises office procedures and budget preparation relating to project; makes recommendations or modifications within the established guidelines;

Oversees activities; acts as team coordinator of staff assigned to alternative project (Corrections, Probation, Health Services, etc.);

Promotes the philosophy of alternative correctional practices with program personnel, participating agencies and the community;

Participates in conferences, workshops and seminars to keep informed of current trends, requirements, procedures and practices for institutional correctional treatment and community-based alternatives to incarceration.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of maintaining safety and security of a correctional alternative facility; good knowledge of the principles of penology as they pertain to the functions and objectives of correction personnel in a treatment program; good knowledge of the management and treatment of inmates; good knowledge of the structure and methods of alcohol treatment programs; ability to coordinate inter-agency staff and develop, modify and evaluate the programmatic goals and achievements of an alternative project; ability to manage routine office procedures, maintain records and prepare reports; ability to effectively communicate established goals and program objectives; ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the work of personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to promote and maintain effective inter-governmental relations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with facility staff, outside agencies and the general public; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Human Relations, Behavioral or Social Sciences, and five (5) years of experience in the administration or coordination of alternative correctional programs for substance abusers.

R08/27/02

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/23/03