Program Coordinator - Probation Department & Sheriff's Office

cal aim program coordinator

the purpose of the cal aim justice involved initiative is to provide enhanced case management upon release from a detention facility and to holistically address the aspects of the target population's mental, physical, and social determinants of health that put them at highest risk for poor outcomes.

• this recruitment will fill two vacancies, one in the sheriff’s office and one in the probation department.
• upon hire, the top two applicants will be assigned to either the sheriff’s office or probation department, based on their skills and experience.
• the successful applicants will work with adults or youth detained in either the humboldt county correctional facility or juvenile hall and will work under the guidance and supervision of a program manager, to assist in maximizing access to and benefits of the cal aim justice involved initiative.

• through collaboration with partners, review of records, and interviews with detained youth or adult inmates, the program coordinator will develop pre-release care plans.
• conduct warm handoffs of clients to a community based enhanced care manager, prior to their release from custody.
• navigate and enter data in an online portal, to activate medi-cal benefits.

under direction, plans, develops and implements a specialized program; prepares and monitors program budget and requests for funding; performs related work as assigned.

this class is responsible for the effective implementation of a single specialized program or multiple routine programs. Responsibilities include developing program guidelines and plans, identifying and securing grant funding as appropriate, developing staffing and budget proposals and planning, assigning and reviewing the work of staff to implement the program.

• plans, develops and administers program policies and procedures.
• identifies sources of program funding; prepares grant applications; works with foundations and local funding sources to secure funding.
• develops annual and multi-year plans and budgets for assigned program(s).
• reviews and interprets legislation, codes and regulations and ensures program compliance.
• conforms with administrative requirements to obtain and administer funding; administers and approves expenditure of funds; identifies necessary resources and prepares annual plans.
• participates in the hiring of assigned staff, recommending selection for management approval.
• trains staff in program and county policies and procedures; schedules work and approves leaves.
• evaluates employee performance, counsels employees and effectively recommends disciplinary action and other personnel decisions.
• works with a variety of community organizations and individuals to arrange and coordinate services and solicit support.
• confers with managers and staff in other departments and agencies to coordinate activities and resolve issues related to the program.
• makes presentations to community groups and organizations regarding programs, services and activities.
• attends various meetings, committees and conferences related to program goals and objectives.
• directs the maintenance of and/or maintains accurate records and files; prepares reports, correspondence, and a variety of written materials.

• supervisory principles and practices, including work planning, selection, evaluation and employee training and discipline.
• principles of program management, including budgeting.
• principles of program evaluation.
• applicable laws, codes, regulations and policies.
• basic business data processing principles.
• principles of recordkeeping and report preparation.
• functions and activities of the program to which assigned.

• planning, assigning, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of staff.
• training staff in work procedures.
• developing and evaluating program goals, procedures, standards and methods based on legislative and administrative requirements. Interpreting and applying codes and regulations.
• preparing effective reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• maintaining accurate records and files.
• exercising independent judgment within established policy…