Community Service Work Crew Leader [PART TIME]

Under the general supervision of the Community Corrections Director, this position supports the mission of the Community Corrections Department by providing quality and efficient services to the public. This position leads crew members to projects including providing feedback on work and discipline to the crew members. Incumbents participate in site selection process and implements and analyzes the success of projects.  

This position is scheduled to work 28 hours per week, and may require additional, evening and weekend hours.

• Maintains, repairs, orders, and inventories equipment
• Prepares, reviews, interprets and analyzes a variety of information, data, policies, procedures and reports
• Recruits, plans, organizes, and schedules projects
• Responds and communicates with all juvenile community work service stakeholders, juveniles/parents/probation officers/school staff and citizens
• Supervises crew to include prioritizing and assigning work; orientates crew members; ensures that crew members follow policies and procedures; maintains a healthy and safe working environment
• Transports crew members

• Valid MN Driver’s License, and
• Associate’s degree in criminal justice, psychology, or related field, and
• One (1) year of related experience, OR
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job 

• Ability to obtain CPR certification within six (6) months of employment
• Ability to listen, comprehend, and effectively communicate information both written and orally to all individuals
• Ability to initiate correspondence, keep records, and make reports
• Ability to enforce policies and regulations with tact
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and to adapt to an effective course of action
• Knowledge of correctional philosophy, program planning, and implementation
• Knowledge of and ability to use computer software sufficient for departmental operations
• Knowledge of meaningful and effective treatment practices for offenders in the community
• Knowledge of community resources and their relationship to corrections
• Knowledge regarding probation and parole practices and effective community-based programs in their jurisdictions
• Knowledge of safety requirements and expectations applicable to the worksite