Quality Assurance and Implementation Analyst

Quality Coach (Coach/Mentor Dept of Probation Employees)

Recruitment #18-167110-01

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 Solano County Probation Department is currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Implementation Analyst (Quality Coach).

The Quality Coach is a vital position in the Department  responsible for the coaching and mentoring of staff and contracted providers to  improve and refine their interaction skills with adults or juveniles during supervision contacts, or while facilitating treatment groups. The Quality Coach provides strength-based coaching and feedback. If you are well versed in Evidence Based Practices to include Motivational Interviewing, and interested in working with a Department focused on reducing recidivism and changing lives, Solano County Probation Department is the place for you.

 

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

The Position

The Solano County Probation Department is currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance and Implementation Analyst (Quality Coach). The Quality Coach is a vital position in the Department and is responsible for assisting staff and contracted providers improve and refine their skills when interacting with adults or juveniles during supervision contacts, or while facilitating treatment groups. The Quality Coach will review audio and video tapes of staff and contracted providers, and provide strength-based coaching and feedback. If you are well versed in Evidence Based Practices to include Motivational Interviewing, and interested in working with a Department focused on reducing recidivism and changing lives, Solano County Probation Department is the place for you. 

The Quality Coach will be responsible for researching, analyzing, and implementing continuous quality improvement initiatives utilizing evidence based/informed practices. The incumbent will be  responsible for providing leadership and consultation to their assigned division within the Probation Department. They will be responsible for design, and coaching, and training of  evidence based treatment and client supervision services.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have experience in coaching and mentoring 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 2018 calendar year is $1,520.73 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 10 days per year for the first 3 years. 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

02/28/2018 – 5pm Deadline to submit application.

03/08/2018 – Tentative week for oral board exam for most qualified applicants.

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 . 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 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.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

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 final filing deadline.

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. A Bachelor's Degree is required for this position. All applicants are encouraged to submit either a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the date and degree conferred) by the final filing deadline. However, proof of this education requirement must be submitted prior to appointment.

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 (18-167110-01). If submitting documents by email include the recruitment title and recruitment number in the subject field.

Veterans Preference Points

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE. Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

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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