Summary
The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention has partnered with The Byers Group to conduct an executive recruitment to fill the role of Director of Community Corrections Division. The Director of Community Corrections search is being conducted on a nationwide basis by The Byers Group. The first review date of consideration will be September 20, 2024. To apply for this exciting outstanding opportunity, please electronically submit your resume, and letter of interest to The Byers Group at: DAJD.CCD@byersgroupca.com.
The letter of interest should outline why you are interested in the role and your relevant accomplishments. Please provide two examples of why you would be a strong candidate and the key attributes you would bring to this position. The position will remain open until filled.
The interview process may consist of more than one interview panel and a presentation to the DAJD Stakeholders. Once selected, the person in this role is subject to King County Council confirmation.
The ideal candidate will be a strong programmatic and administrative leader who is immersed in best practices and centered on effective implementation science, identifying, inspiring, and measuring outcomes and continuous improvement. The new Director must have a demonstrated ability to be data-driven and results-focused to lead and develop programs that underscore the department’s commitment to reducing violations, making a meaningful impact, aligning with the organization’s mission that contributes to positive successful outcomes, and transforming lives.
The candidate will have a people-centered leadership style marked by their ability to navigate their team through change while holding people accountable and consistently modeling behavior. The new Director will lead the Community Corrections division with innovation, and pragmatism, and encourage a forward-thinking culture where team members collaboratively and proactively contribute ideas and efforts toward achieving goals. The successful candidate will possess a robust background in managing within resource constraints, demonstrating an adept ability to optimize outcomes despite limitations and the ability to make the business case to pursue alternative sources of funding. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience to the role, demonstrating a proven track record of effectively collaborating with service providers. The new Director should be a leader adept at navigating the complex challenges associated with addiction issues, homelessness, and work training initiatives, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of the unique dynamics at play.
The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) is an Executive branch department with five divisions and approximately 900 budgeted employees supporting two adult detention facilities, a juvenile detention facility, various community supervision programs, and administrative services. As of July 1, 2024, the adult jails combined housed more than 1400 adult residents, and the CCFJC housed more than 60 juvenile residents. Also as of that date, the Community Corrections Division had approximately 620 individuals supervised under electronic home monitoring and day reporting programs.
DAJD MISSION: We provide in-custody and community-based services that are data informed, advance safety, lead system change, and promote equitable outcomes for the people we serve.
Job Duties
MAJOR STRATEGIC GOALS & OBJECTIVES:
Over the next 12 months, the new Director will be expected to achieve the following:
- Support reducing recidivism by enhancing existing programming and developing additional programming and community services that support capacity demands and reentry beyond 120 days leading to reductions in the jail population.
- Meet with the DAJD leadership, Division staff, the judiciary, County Council, and County Executives’ office to get clarity on vision, operational relationships, priorities, expectations for success, and deliverables. Moreover, develop and enhance relationships with the judiciary to support the growth and development of evidence-based jail alternatives programming that leads to successful re-entry and positive outcomes. Engage the support of the judiciary to grow and expand the community services network of providers for further treatment matching.
- Conduct a comprehensive programmatic and operational assessment of CCD’s functions, structure, systems, policies, and practices to learn the organizational culture, staff, programs, community connections relationships, and historic achievements.
- Create and initiate an operations plan that explores the future direction and strategic vision of CCD to expand, enhance, and measure the effectiveness of the portfolio of programmatic offerings to build service capacity and respond to the needs of the participants, the judiciary, and the mission and vision of the DAJD.
- Evaluate, assess, and build relationships with union represented staff members of varying experience and seniority levels to create a culture of success and build upon their passion for the work.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Community Corrections or a related field.
- Direct experience with and a strong knowledge of community corrections programs and services including evidence-based offender interventions.
- A proven track record in establishing and maintaining strong, collaborative partnerships with the staff, judiciary, law enforcement, and social service agencies.
- A working and solid understanding of the criminal justice system, legal issues, and the complexity of operational issues in community programs including social services, treatment, the complex community corrections process, and how community corrections interface with justice partners.
- Exceptional leadership ability with demonstrated success in developing and motivating staff, building employee morale, and leading by example.
- Experience with fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and dignity for both staff and customers; proven ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- An understanding of and sensitivity to how organizations work and the demonstrated ability to build relationships to get things done through both formal and informal channels. Experience working in a labor union environment.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field, a Master’s is preferred.
PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
- Ability to develop and articulate a shared vision for the Community Corrections Division; Demonstrated commitment to fairness and a strong sense of personal integrity.
- A proven champion of the spirit of equity and social justice driven by the passion to make a positive impact on the lives of those they lead and serve.
- The ability to be innovative, turn a strong vision into reality, and have strong strategic planning, project management, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills.
- Excellent judgment and decision-making skills with the confidence and ability to make and execute decisions effectively while meeting time-sensitive deadlines.
- Communicates effectively, orally and in writing, with exceptional community and presentation skills across a wide spectrum of audiences, adjusting terminology to the specific audience.
Supplemental Information
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation’s history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures. King County has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts. Thus, the next Director of Community Corrections must have a proven track record of advancing equity and social justice. To learn more, please visit: https://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/elected/executive/equity-social-justice
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS CONFIDENTIAL INQUIRIES ARE ENCOURAGED AND CAN BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Brett Byers brett@byersgroupca.com, 323-403-8279 or Ms. Christine Boulware christine@byersgroup.com, 312-391-6098
