Quality Assurance and Implementation Analyst

Next Application Review: TBD

Recruitment #17-167110-01

Introduction

Impact the community in a positive way!

The Probation Department safeguards our community through the services provided to clients, the court, and victims.  The Probation Department actively seeks to modify the behaviors that lead to criminal activity and those that allow for a successful transition back into the community. If you are a positive team player with a dedication to community service - this may be the job for you! 

The mission of the Probation Department is to protect the community by:

·Facilitating rehabilitation of offenders and holding them accountable

·Conducting investigations and providing recommendations for the court

·Enforcing court orders

·Pursuing victim restoration and advocacy

·Providing safe, secure, effective detention and treatment programs

To learn more about the Probation Department, please visit:
http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/probation/default.asp

The Position

The Quality Assurance and Implementation Analyst is responsible for researching, analyzing, and implementing continuous quality improvement initiatives, to include coaching, developing, and implementing evidence based/informed practices. The incumbent is primarily responsible for leadership and consultation of the ongoing integrity of client programs and services provided by the assigned department and/or division. This position designs the training and coaching, for the selected client programs and/or services, and serves as a facilitator for implementing evidence based treatment and client supervision services.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have experience in coaching and developing staff in various evidence based/informed practices (e.g. behavior reinforcement or contingency management, risk/needs assessments, cognitive behavioral treatment, interactive journaling, manualized substance abuse treatment, etc.). The ideal candidate should have experience in providing training in several evidence based/informed modalities, public speaking, motivating staff, and the overarching belief that clients can change.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in policy analysis, public administration, political science, criminology, criminal justice, social work, statistics, education, and/or a related field; AND

Experience: Four years of experience analyzing data, performing quality assurance, coaching and or training in evidence based practices (e.g. behavior reinforcement or contingency management, risk/needs assessments, cognitive behavioral treatment), and making recommendations for the solution of complex problems ideally within criminal justice organizations or programs.

To view the job description for this position, please visit: 
http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=21516 

BENEFITS

n Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2017 calendar year is $1,430.11 per month. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage. The County may offer a supplemental contribution for employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage.

n Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.

n Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security.   

n Vacation is accrued at approximately 20 days per year. Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year. 

 

n Effective July 1 of each year, employees are granted 80 hours of Administrative Leave.

 

n The County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year. 

 

n Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years.

  

To view the benefits for this position, please visit:
http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16483

Selection Process

09/08/17 – 5pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for 1st application review.

09/25/17 – Tentative week for Oral Board interviews.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants will be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

How to Apply

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted with the Document Cover Sheet, available on the employment website: http://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the Department of Human Resources’ office, and are due by the application review date.

Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield 94533. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA.

Document Submittal Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree is required for this position. All candidates must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the student, institution, date and degree conferred) by the next application review date. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the next application review date will be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.  

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person or by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA 94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (QA & Implementation Analyst) and the recruitment number (17-167110-01). If submitting documents by email include the recruitment title and recruitment number in the subject field.

Supplemental Questionnaire

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely.  Omitted information will not be considered or assumed.  Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.

Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history.

For questions 1-5, provide the following:

  • Organization/Agency
  • Position Title
  • Dates of employment for which you were responsible for provided experience
  • Your role and responsibilities
1

Detail your professional experience collecting and evaluating data to define problem areas/need for process improvement.

2

Detail your professional experience developing training and implementation plans.

3

Detail your professional experience identifying appropriate client intervention strategies to facilitate positive behavioral changes.

4

Detail your professional experience conducting quality assurance activities; specify all quality assurance experience related to staff training, coaching, feedback sessions, research, informational meetings, and written statistical reports.

5

Detail your professional experience providing observation and feedback regarding the fidelity of evidence-based programs and practices.

6

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

  High School
  Associate's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Master's Degree
  Doctorate Degree
  Professional Degree
7

What field of study is/are your degree(s) in?

Americans With Disabilities Act

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=23215.

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

Solano County

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The County of Solano offers a blend of agriculture, corporate business, cultural venues, festivals and events, and provides residents with many recreation and entertainment choices. The County is also home to Travis Air Force Base.

Solano County is centrally located and serves as a gateway to all that Northern California has to offer. The Napa Valley is less than 20 miles away, two world-class public universities (UC Berkeley and UC Davis) are 20 miles away, and both San Francisco and Sacramento are less than 40 minutes away. Day trips can also be made to South Lake Tahoe and Monterey.

With its strategic location, affordable housing, natural resources, responsible land use planning, and attractive quality of life, Solano County is a great place to live, learn, work and play.

County Population (2016): 431,498

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.  

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