Assistant C&PR - Transportation at CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation

Job Description And Duties
Under the direction of the Classification & Parole Representative (C&PR), this position is responsible for conducting specialized program assignments. The Assistant C&PR provides population statistics to CIM Administration, Statewide Transportation Unit (STU), Population Management Unit (PMU) and the Classification Services Unit (CSU) and Division of Adult Parole Operations. This position is responsible for ordering CDCR bus seats for the CIM endorsed IPs, maintain a daily and weekly updated Advanced Transfer System report; update monitor and track all Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Armstrong Disability Placement Program (DPP) and Clark Developmental Disability Placement (DDP), IPs in the Strategic Offender Management System (SOMS) when bus seats are requested, and when IPs are requiring expedited transfer. This position monitors Out to Court (OTC) returns, IPs arriving for OTC purposes. Intake IPs requiring DPP/DDP appropriate housing, Male Community Reentry Program (MCRP) transfers, MCRP returns, enrouters, Courtesy Layovers, and Alternative Custody Placement returns.

Assist. C&PR position has the overall responsibility to ensure all IPs housed in the OHU Mental Health Crisis Bed (MHCB) are moved within the timeframes per Mental Health Services Delivery System, this is to include completion of re-directs when applicable. IPs being discharged from the Outpatient Housing Unit (OHU) as Outpatient (OP) shall be expedited in the transfer process to the correct level of care; arrange special transports for IPs requiring Department of State Hospital (DSH) placement from OHU and/or paroling to DSH and other special transports as required. Track and monitor CIM’s Restricted Housing Unit (RHU), to ensure IPs length of stay is following all RHU policies and procedures, by transferring IPs with MHSDS loc to the appropriate CCCMS-RHU Hub, and EOP RHU-Hub. Tracking and monitoring IPs endorsements requiring transfer to appropriate institutions. Reviewing the weekly Send/Intake Report to avoid inappropriate housing and overcrowding of IPs. Reviewing the lower bunk Exception Reports to ensure IPs are housed accordingly with housing restriction accommodations.

Assist the C&PR with Warden’s Checkout Orders. Respond to all written or telephone inquiries by judges, attorneys, probation officers, other Institutions and other interested parties relevant to program suitability, including IP family inquiries. The Assist. C&PR will have the overall responsibility of monitoring and tracking send and intake for the institution. To ensure all movement of IPs is occurring appropriately and consistent with the IPs custody, level, and medical needs. Ensure all expedited transfers are moved within the allotted timeframe by the legal parameters and note the reason if an IP is not able to transfer within those time frames.

In addition, this position will assist the Offender with Mental Health Disorder (OMHD) /Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) and Board of Parole Hearing Process. Assistant C&PR with serving OMHD documents, reviewing cases for OMHD criteria, reviewing cases for SVP purposes, OMHD/SVP tracking, Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS) issues, VITEK hearings, etc. Coordinate interviews with DSH Doctors. In the absence of the C&PR this position will attend C&PR meetings, committees, conference calls, monitor records area, disseminate information, review Warden Checkout Orders, etc. The CCII Specialist will assist the C&PR with all other duties as assigned.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Limited term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.
CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.

This advertisement is for an Correctional Counselor II (Specialist) position located at the California Institution for Men in Chino, San Bernardino County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 080-224-9901-XXX.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions
About the location - The California Institution for Men is a Level II Non-Designated Programming Facility (NDPF) centrally located near Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange Counties with an on-site fitness center for staff and located near shopping and restaurants with convenient acess to the 91 and 60 highways.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR II (SPECIALIST)
  
  

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement
  
  

Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-498123

Position #(s):
080-224-9901-XXX

Working Title:
Assistant C&PR - Transportation
Classification:
CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR II (SPECIALIST)

$9,609.00 - $12,094.00 A

$10,089.00 - $12,699.00 J

$9,435.00 - $11,918.00 L

$9,907.00 - $12,514.00 R

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
San Bernardino County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information
Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

Commitment to California Model

CDCR and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which will transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the incarcerated. The California Model is a systemwide change that leverages national and international best practices to address longstanding challenges related to incarceration and institution working conditions, creating a safe, professional, and satisfying workplace for staff as well as rehabilitation for the incarcerated. Additionally, the California Model improves success of the decarcerated through robust re-entry efforts back into to the community.

The California Institution for Men is a Level II Non-Designated Programming Facility (NDPF) centrally located near Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange Counties with an on-site fitness center for staff and located near shopping and restaurants with convenient acess to the 91 and 60 highways.

Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their successful reintegration into our communities

Department Website: http://www.cdcr.ca.gov

Special Requirements
Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .

Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to Home | E-Verify .

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.cdcr.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

Jonathan Rheem

(909) 597-1821 ext: 4440

[email protected]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

EEO Coordinator

(909) 597-1821

[email protected]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information

• Applications will be screened and the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview. Therefore, it is important that applicants take special care in thoroughly and accurately completing the application describing in detail your work experience history and or education.
• Incomplete applications will be screened out.
• For further information refer to the following link: https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/Facilities_Locator/index.html
• Main communication to schedule an interview will be via email so ensure you check your junk email for any notification
• Department is not required to contact all candidates with list eligibility; Therefore candidates are encouraged to search for vacancies they may be eligible for and apply.
• Limited term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.
• Salary posted is the base pay for the classification; various salary ranges may be included. A final salary placement will be made at the time of appointment.
• Appointments may be subject to Hiring Freeze exemption, clearance of the State Restriction of Appointment, Reemployment list and Departmental Restriction of Appointment list.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.