Correctional Treatment Services Director

Recruitment #032415-MDDZ16-380200

Summary Statement

This position will report directly to the Medical Director of Correctional Healthcare Services in the Delaware Department of Correction. The incumbent in this position is responsible for the statewide oversight of medical offender services for the Delaware Department of Correction. The incumbent will ensure offenders are properly assessed, diagnosed and provided the appropriate treatment inside our facilities according to NCCHC and ACA standards.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
  • Plans, directs, and coordinates the operations of reception and diagnostic units in each county.
     
  • Establishes operating procedures to insure consistent and effective assessment of offenders' treatment needs.
      
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of ongoing operations and modifies activities as appropriate.
     
  • Plans, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of staff engaged in offender assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plan development.
     
  • Provides technical guidance and direction to institutional treatment staff.
     
  • Oversees the development of offender treatment programs based on offender behavior, available treatment programs, and recidivism rates.
     
  • Ensures appropriate treatment services are provided to offenders by working with all institutions to ensure treatment is implemented in accordance with plans developed by the reception/diagnostic unit staff.
     
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of all treatment programs administered by the Department and provided by outside agencies by establishing and maintaining a tracking system to monitor offender activities throughout the correctional system.
     
  •  Analyzes outcomes and recommends program changes as appropriate.
     
  • Prepares narrative reports on unit activities, offender status, program evaluation, and other special reports as required.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Correctional Treatment Services Director
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  1. Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Behavioral or Social Science or related field.
  2. Six months experience in health or human services program administration such as overseeing and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of health or human services programs and services; planning and establishing short and long range program goals and objectives. Providing advice to other agency organizational units through consultation.
  3. Three years experience in developing policies and procedures.
  4. Six months experience in budget management and control which includes managing a budget for the purpose of keeping expenditures within the limitations of available appropriations and available revenue and maintaining, monitoring, projecting and controlling a budget within set policies and procedures.
  5. Six months experience in staff supervision of two or more employees which includes to plan, assign, review, discipline, recommend hire, promotion, termination and administer performance plans and reviews.

Additional Posting Information

Incumbents working four or more hours of work between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the following day will receive 5% shift differential pay.

Conditions of Hire

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire. 

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.