The purpose of the Reentry Council is to coordinate local efforts to support adults exiting San Francisco County Jail, San Francisco juvenile justice out-of-home placements, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities, and the United States Federal Bureau of Prison facilities. The Council shall provide the Mayor, the Board of Supervisors, the public, and any other appropriate agency with accurate and comprehensive information about programs that serve this population, barriers faced by this population, best practices to meet the needs of this population, and funding sources for programs and practices that address the needs of this population. The Council shall coordinate information sharing, planning, and engagement among all interested private and public stakeholders to the extent permissible under federal and state law. The Council consists of 21 members, including relevant City/County Departments, State and Federal agencies, and formerly incarcerated individuals. The Council has 5 subcommittees which are open to many others, and meet at least every other month. The Council is staffed by the Reentry Policy Director, Associate, and Assistant out of the Office of the Public Defender, with assistance from staff of the District Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s Department, and Mayor’s Office. See http://sfreentry.com for more information about the Reentry Council. Under direction of Reentry Policy Director, provide policy and administrative support to the Council and its subcommittees. Duties will include, but may not be limited to: · Conduct research into laws and regulations related to collateral consequences of arrests, convictions, and lifetime registrations; · Research and report on best practices for solutions in prisoner reentry utilizing web, phone, and academic research; · Build relationships across array of diverse individuals and institutions; · Develop and conduct surveys of programs about services, capacity, funding; · Conduct focus groups of individuals utilizing services and individuals who are incarcerated; · Write variety of policy memoranda, reports, and public education materials with little oversight or editing; · Plan and produce major events, that are Citywide, Regional, or Statewide in scope; · Conduct phone and in-person interviews of experts in various fields; · Maintain official files of Reentry Council; · Take and prepare minutes, agendas, and other meeting materials; · Maintain and update official Reentry Council Website, including announcements and documentation of public meetings, in accordance with open government laws and principles; · Respectful communication with diverse stakeholders; · Attend various meetings as representative of the Reentry Council; · Attend trainings, as assigned; and, · Other duties, as assigned.
The purpose of the Reentry Council is to coordinate local efforts to support adults exiting San Francisco County Jail, San Francisco juvenile justice out-of-home placements, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities, and the United States Federal Bureau of Prison facilities. The Council shall provide the Mayor, the Board of Supervisors, the public, and any other appropriate agency with accurate and comprehensive information about programs that serve this population, barriers faced by this population, best practices to meet the needs of this population, and funding sources for programs and practices that address the needs of this population. The Council shall coordinate information sharing, planning, and engagement among all interested private and public stakeholders to the extent permissible under federal and state law.
The Council consists of 21 members, including relevant City/County Departments, State and Federal agencies, and formerly incarcerated individuals. The Council has 5 subcommittees which are open to many others, and meet at least every other month. The Council is staffed by the Reentry Policy Director, Associate, and Assistant out of the Office of the Public Defender, with assistance from staff of the District Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s Department, and Mayor’s Office. See http://sfreentry.com for more information about the Reentry Council. Under direction of Reentry Policy Director, provide policy and administrative support to the Council and its subcommittees. Duties will include, but may not be limited to:
· Conduct research into laws and regulations related to collateral consequences of arrests, convictions, and lifetime registrations; · Research and report on best practices for solutions in prisoner reentry utilizing web, phone, and academic research; · Build relationships across array of diverse individuals and institutions; · Develop and conduct surveys of programs about services, capacity, funding; · Conduct focus groups of individuals utilizing services and individuals who are incarcerated; · Write variety of policy memoranda, reports, and public education materials with little oversight or editing; · Plan and produce major events, that are Citywide, Regional, or Statewide in scope; · Conduct phone and in-person interviews of experts in various fields; · Maintain official files of Reentry Council; · Take and prepare minutes, agendas, and other meeting materials; · Maintain and update official Reentry Council Website, including announcements and documentation of public meetings, in accordance with open government laws and principles; · Respectful communication with diverse stakeholders; · Attend various meetings as representative of the Reentry Council; · Attend trainings, as assigned; and, · Other duties, as assigned.
· Research and report on best practices for solutions in prisoner reentry utilizing web, phone, and academic research; · Build relationships across array of diverse individuals and institutions; · Develop and conduct surveys of programs about services, capacity, funding; · Conduct focus groups of individuals utilizing services and individuals who are incarcerated; · Write variety of policy memoranda, reports, and public education materials with little oversight or editing; · Plan and produce major events, that are Citywide, Regional, or Statewide in scope; · Conduct phone and in-person interviews of experts in various fields; · Maintain official files of Reentry Council; · Take and prepare minutes, agendas, and other meeting materials; · Maintain and update official Reentry Council Website, including announcements and documentation of public meetings, in accordance with open government laws and principles; · Respectful communication with diverse stakeholders; · Attend various meetings as representative of the Reentry Council; · Attend trainings, as assigned; and, · Other duties, as assigned.
· Build relationships across array of diverse individuals and institutions; · Develop and conduct surveys of programs about services, capacity, funding; · Conduct focus groups of individuals utilizing services and individuals who are incarcerated; · Write variety of policy memoranda, reports, and public education materials with little oversight or editing; · Plan and produce major events, that are Citywide, Regional, or Statewide in scope; · Conduct phone and in-person interviews of experts in various fields; · Maintain official files of Reentry Council; · Take and prepare minutes, agendas, and other meeting materials; · Maintain and update official Reentry Council Website, including announcements and documentation of public meetings, in accordance with open government laws and principles; · Respectful communication with diverse stakeholders; · Attend various meetings as representative of the Reentry Council; · Attend trainings, as assigned; and, · Other duties, as assigned.
· Develop and conduct surveys of programs about services, capacity, funding; · Conduct focus groups of individuals utilizing services and individuals who are incarcerated; · Write variety of policy memoranda, reports, and public education materials with little oversight or editing; · Plan and produce major events, that are Citywide, Regional, or Statewide in scope; · Conduct phone and in-person interviews of experts in various fields; · Maintain official files of Reentry Council; · Take and prepare minutes, agendas, and other meeting materials; · Maintain and update official Reentry Council Website, including announcements and documentation of public meetings, in accordance with open government laws and principles; · Respectful communication with diverse stakeholders; · Attend various meetings as representative of the Reentry Council; · Attend trainings, as assigned; and, · Other duties, as assigned.
· Conduct focus groups of individuals utilizing services and individuals who are incarcerated; · Write variety of policy memoranda, reports, and public education materials with little oversight or editing; · Plan and produce major events, that are Citywide, Regional, or Statewide in scope; · Conduct phone and in-person interviews of experts in various fields; · Maintain official files of Reentry Council; · Take and prepare minutes, agendas, and other meeting materials; · Maintain and update official Reentry Council Website, including announcements and documentation of public meetings, in accordance with open government laws and principles; · Respectful communication with diverse stakeholders; · Attend various meetings as representative of the Reentry Council; · Attend trainings, as assigned; and, · Other duties, as assigned.
· Write variety of policy memoranda, reports, and public education materials with little oversight or editing; · Plan and produce major events, that are Citywide, Regional, or Statewide in scope; · Conduct phone and in-person interviews of experts in various fields; · Maintain official files of Reentry Council; · Take and prepare minutes, agendas, and other meeting materials; · Maintain and update official Reentry Council Website, including announcements and documentation of public meetings, in accordance with open government laws and principles; · Respectful communication with diverse stakeholders; · Attend various meetings as representative of the Reentry Council; · Attend trainings, as assigned; and, · Other duties, as assigned.
· Plan and produce major events, that are Citywide, Regional, or Statewide in scope; · Conduct phone and in-person interviews of experts in various fields; · Maintain official files of Reentry Council; · Take and prepare minutes, agendas, and other meeting materials; · Maintain and update official Reentry Council Website, including announcements and documentation of public meetings, in accordance with open government laws and principles; · Respectful communication with diverse stakeholders; · Attend various meetings as representative of the Reentry Council; · Attend trainings, as assigned; and, · Other duties, as assigned.
· Conduct phone and in-person interviews of experts in various fields; · Maintain official files of Reentry Council; · Take and prepare minutes, agendas, and other meeting materials; · Maintain and update official Reentry Council Website, including announcements and documentation of public meetings, in accordance with open government laws and principles; · Respectful communication with diverse stakeholders; · Attend various meetings as representative of the Reentry Council; · Attend trainings, as assigned; and, · Other duties, as assigned.
· Maintain official files of Reentry Council; · Take and prepare minutes, agendas, and other meeting materials; · Maintain and update official Reentry Council Website, including announcements and documentation of public meetings, in accordance with open government laws and principles; · Respectful communication with diverse stakeholders; · Attend various meetings as representative of the Reentry Council; · Attend trainings, as assigned; and, · Other duties, as assigned.
· Take and prepare minutes, agendas, and other meeting materials; · Maintain and update official Reentry Council Website, including announcements and documentation of public meetings, in accordance with open government laws and principles; · Respectful communication with diverse stakeholders; · Attend various meetings as representative of the Reentry Council; · Attend trainings, as assigned; and, · Other duties, as assigned.
· Maintain and update official Reentry Council Website, including announcements and documentation of public meetings, in accordance with open government laws and principles; · Respectful communication with diverse stakeholders; · Attend various meetings as representative of the Reentry Council; · Attend trainings, as assigned; and, · Other duties, as assigned.
· Respectful communication with diverse stakeholders; · Attend various meetings as representative of the Reentry Council; · Attend trainings, as assigned; and, · Other duties, as assigned.
· Attend various meetings as representative of the Reentry Council; · Attend trainings, as assigned; and, · Other duties, as assigned.
· Attend trainings, as assigned; and, · Other duties, as assigned.
· Other duties, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: 1. Completion of a certified Paralegal Studies curriculum; OR 2. Possession of an AA degree or higher with six months work experience in a legal setting; OR 3. An equivalent combination of training and experience. Desirable Qualifications: 1. Master’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Health, Criminology, or a closely related field; 2. Five or more years of professional work experience; 3. Strong group and meeting facilitation skills; 4. Excellent research and writing skills; 5. Excellent note taking and minute taking ability; 6. Legislative advocacy skills; 7. Bilingual Spanish speaker; 8. Interest in the well-being of former prisoners, their families, and communities; 9. Interest in government and the criminal justice system, and how to improve these systems; 10. Ability to work with people of vastly different backgrounds, positions, and life experiences; 11. Self-awareness, willingness to ask questions about assignments, and excellent judgment; 12. Strong work ethic, and ability to work independently on tasks, as assigned; 13. Initiative and interest in honing your skills, and learning about new issues; 14. Willingness to follow directions, hear constructive criticism of work products, and learn how to work as effectively as possible; 15. Strongly skilled in, or ability to quickly become strongly skilled in Excel 2008, Word 2008, Powerpoint 2008, and Wordpress.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Completion of a certified Paralegal Studies curriculum; OR
2. Possession of an AA degree or higher with six months work experience in a legal setting; OR
3. An equivalent combination of training and experience.
Desirable Qualifications:
1. Master’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Health, Criminology, or a closely related field; 2. Five or more years of professional work experience; 3. Strong group and meeting facilitation skills; 4. Excellent research and writing skills; 5. Excellent note taking and minute taking ability; 6. Legislative advocacy skills; 7. Bilingual Spanish speaker; 8. Interest in the well-being of former prisoners, their families, and communities; 9. Interest in government and the criminal justice system, and how to improve these systems; 10. Ability to work with people of vastly different backgrounds, positions, and life experiences; 11. Self-awareness, willingness to ask questions about assignments, and excellent judgment; 12. Strong work ethic, and ability to work independently on tasks, as assigned; 13. Initiative and interest in honing your skills, and learning about new issues; 14. Willingness to follow directions, hear constructive criticism of work products, and learn how to work as effectively as possible; 15. Strongly skilled in, or ability to quickly become strongly skilled in Excel 2008, Word 2008, Powerpoint 2008, and Wordpress.
2. Five or more years of professional work experience; 3. Strong group and meeting facilitation skills; 4. Excellent research and writing skills; 5. Excellent note taking and minute taking ability; 6. Legislative advocacy skills; 7. Bilingual Spanish speaker; 8. Interest in the well-being of former prisoners, their families, and communities; 9. Interest in government and the criminal justice system, and how to improve these systems; 10. Ability to work with people of vastly different backgrounds, positions, and life experiences; 11. Self-awareness, willingness to ask questions about assignments, and excellent judgment; 12. Strong work ethic, and ability to work independently on tasks, as assigned; 13. Initiative and interest in honing your skills, and learning about new issues; 14. Willingness to follow directions, hear constructive criticism of work products, and learn how to work as effectively as possible; 15. Strongly skilled in, or ability to quickly become strongly skilled in Excel 2008, Word 2008, Powerpoint 2008, and Wordpress.
3. Strong group and meeting facilitation skills; 4. Excellent research and writing skills; 5. Excellent note taking and minute taking ability; 6. Legislative advocacy skills; 7. Bilingual Spanish speaker; 8. Interest in the well-being of former prisoners, their families, and communities; 9. Interest in government and the criminal justice system, and how to improve these systems; 10. Ability to work with people of vastly different backgrounds, positions, and life experiences; 11. Self-awareness, willingness to ask questions about assignments, and excellent judgment; 12. Strong work ethic, and ability to work independently on tasks, as assigned; 13. Initiative and interest in honing your skills, and learning about new issues; 14. Willingness to follow directions, hear constructive criticism of work products, and learn how to work as effectively as possible; 15. Strongly skilled in, or ability to quickly become strongly skilled in Excel 2008, Word 2008, Powerpoint 2008, and Wordpress.
4. Excellent research and writing skills; 5. Excellent note taking and minute taking ability; 6. Legislative advocacy skills; 7. Bilingual Spanish speaker; 8. Interest in the well-being of former prisoners, their families, and communities; 9. Interest in government and the criminal justice system, and how to improve these systems; 10. Ability to work with people of vastly different backgrounds, positions, and life experiences; 11. Self-awareness, willingness to ask questions about assignments, and excellent judgment; 12. Strong work ethic, and ability to work independently on tasks, as assigned; 13. Initiative and interest in honing your skills, and learning about new issues; 14. Willingness to follow directions, hear constructive criticism of work products, and learn how to work as effectively as possible; 15. Strongly skilled in, or ability to quickly become strongly skilled in Excel 2008, Word 2008, Powerpoint 2008, and Wordpress.
5. Excellent note taking and minute taking ability; 6. Legislative advocacy skills; 7. Bilingual Spanish speaker; 8. Interest in the well-being of former prisoners, their families, and communities; 9. Interest in government and the criminal justice system, and how to improve these systems; 10. Ability to work with people of vastly different backgrounds, positions, and life experiences; 11. Self-awareness, willingness to ask questions about assignments, and excellent judgment; 12. Strong work ethic, and ability to work independently on tasks, as assigned; 13. Initiative and interest in honing your skills, and learning about new issues; 14. Willingness to follow directions, hear constructive criticism of work products, and learn how to work as effectively as possible; 15. Strongly skilled in, or ability to quickly become strongly skilled in Excel 2008, Word 2008, Powerpoint 2008, and Wordpress.
6. Legislative advocacy skills; 7. Bilingual Spanish speaker; 8. Interest in the well-being of former prisoners, their families, and communities; 9. Interest in government and the criminal justice system, and how to improve these systems; 10. Ability to work with people of vastly different backgrounds, positions, and life experiences; 11. Self-awareness, willingness to ask questions about assignments, and excellent judgment; 12. Strong work ethic, and ability to work independently on tasks, as assigned; 13. Initiative and interest in honing your skills, and learning about new issues; 14. Willingness to follow directions, hear constructive criticism of work products, and learn how to work as effectively as possible; 15. Strongly skilled in, or ability to quickly become strongly skilled in Excel 2008, Word 2008, Powerpoint 2008, and Wordpress.
7. Bilingual Spanish speaker; 8. Interest in the well-being of former prisoners, their families, and communities; 9. Interest in government and the criminal justice system, and how to improve these systems; 10. Ability to work with people of vastly different backgrounds, positions, and life experiences; 11. Self-awareness, willingness to ask questions about assignments, and excellent judgment; 12. Strong work ethic, and ability to work independently on tasks, as assigned; 13. Initiative and interest in honing your skills, and learning about new issues; 14. Willingness to follow directions, hear constructive criticism of work products, and learn how to work as effectively as possible; 15. Strongly skilled in, or ability to quickly become strongly skilled in Excel 2008, Word 2008, Powerpoint 2008, and Wordpress.
8. Interest in the well-being of former prisoners, their families, and communities; 9. Interest in government and the criminal justice system, and how to improve these systems; 10. Ability to work with people of vastly different backgrounds, positions, and life experiences; 11. Self-awareness, willingness to ask questions about assignments, and excellent judgment; 12. Strong work ethic, and ability to work independently on tasks, as assigned; 13. Initiative and interest in honing your skills, and learning about new issues; 14. Willingness to follow directions, hear constructive criticism of work products, and learn how to work as effectively as possible; 15. Strongly skilled in, or ability to quickly become strongly skilled in Excel 2008, Word 2008, Powerpoint 2008, and Wordpress.
9. Interest in government and the criminal justice system, and how to improve these systems; 10. Ability to work with people of vastly different backgrounds, positions, and life experiences; 11. Self-awareness, willingness to ask questions about assignments, and excellent judgment; 12. Strong work ethic, and ability to work independently on tasks, as assigned; 13. Initiative and interest in honing your skills, and learning about new issues; 14. Willingness to follow directions, hear constructive criticism of work products, and learn how to work as effectively as possible; 15. Strongly skilled in, or ability to quickly become strongly skilled in Excel 2008, Word 2008, Powerpoint 2008, and Wordpress.
10. Ability to work with people of vastly different backgrounds, positions, and life experiences; 11. Self-awareness, willingness to ask questions about assignments, and excellent judgment; 12. Strong work ethic, and ability to work independently on tasks, as assigned; 13. Initiative and interest in honing your skills, and learning about new issues; 14. Willingness to follow directions, hear constructive criticism of work products, and learn how to work as effectively as possible; 15. Strongly skilled in, or ability to quickly become strongly skilled in Excel 2008, Word 2008, Powerpoint 2008, and Wordpress.
11. Self-awareness, willingness to ask questions about assignments, and excellent judgment; 12. Strong work ethic, and ability to work independently on tasks, as assigned; 13. Initiative and interest in honing your skills, and learning about new issues; 14. Willingness to follow directions, hear constructive criticism of work products, and learn how to work as effectively as possible; 15. Strongly skilled in, or ability to quickly become strongly skilled in Excel 2008, Word 2008, Powerpoint 2008, and Wordpress.
12. Strong work ethic, and ability to work independently on tasks, as assigned; 13. Initiative and interest in honing your skills, and learning about new issues; 14. Willingness to follow directions, hear constructive criticism of work products, and learn how to work as effectively as possible; 15. Strongly skilled in, or ability to quickly become strongly skilled in Excel 2008, Word 2008, Powerpoint 2008, and Wordpress.
13. Initiative and interest in honing your skills, and learning about new issues; 14. Willingness to follow directions, hear constructive criticism of work products, and learn how to work as effectively as possible; 15. Strongly skilled in, or ability to quickly become strongly skilled in Excel 2008, Word 2008, Powerpoint 2008, and Wordpress.
14. Willingness to follow directions, hear constructive criticism of work products, and learn how to work as effectively as possible; 15. Strongly skilled in, or ability to quickly become strongly skilled in Excel 2008, Word 2008, Powerpoint 2008, and Wordpress.
15. Strongly skilled in, or ability to quickly become strongly skilled in Excel 2008, Word 2008, Powerpoint 2008, and Wordpress.
Selection Process: Candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will proceed in the selection process. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement in the selection process.
Selection Process:
Candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will proceed in the selection process. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement in the selection process.
How To Apply: Interested applicants must submit a City and County of San Francisco Employment Application, resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the desirable qualifications listed above. Applications for City and County jobs are being accepted through an online process. Visit www.jobaps.com/sf to begin the application process. Click and select the desired job announcement Click on “Apply” and read and acknowledge the information Click on appropriate option: “I am a New User” or “I have Registered Previously” Follow instructions given on the screen Applications for this position will be accepted online only from May 10, 2010 through May 21, 2010, 4:00 p.m. If you have questions regarding this recruitment process, please contact the analyst at 734-3321. Computer kiosks are located in the lobby of the Department of Human Resources, 44 Gough Street, San Francisco, for use by the public. The hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
How To Apply:
Interested applicants must submit a City and County of San Francisco Employment Application, resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the desirable qualifications listed above. Applications for City and County jobs are being accepted through an online process. Visit www.jobaps.com/sf to begin the application process.
Applications for this position will be accepted online only from May 10, 2010 through May 21, 2010, 4:00 p.m. If you have questions regarding this recruitment process, please contact the analyst at 734-3321.
Computer kiosks are located in the lobby of the Department of Human Resources, 44 Gough Street, San Francisco, for use by the public. The hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Verification: Verification of education and/or experience may be required at any point in the selection process. Failure to submit verification documentation, when requested, may result in rejection of application or ineligibility for employment. General Notes: 1. Applicants are advised to keep copies of all documents submitted. Hiring department may require applicants to present additional material at the time of appointment and/or at a later date. 2. Applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation for this process must contact Human Resources by phone at (415) 734-3321, or in writing as soon as possible to Office of the Public Defender, 555 7th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. 3. All persons entering the City and County of San Francisco workforce are required to provide verification of authorization to work in the United States. TEX - 8173 Micki Callahan, Human Resources Director List ID # 056356 Issued: May 10, 2010 Office of the Public Defender
Verification:
Verification of education and/or experience may be required at any point in the selection process. Failure to submit verification documentation, when requested, may result in rejection of application or ineligibility for employment.
General Notes:
1. Applicants are advised to keep copies of all documents submitted. Hiring department may require applicants to present additional material at the time of appointment and/or at a later date.
2. Applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation for this process must contact Human Resources by phone at (415) 734-3321, or in writing as soon as possible to Office of the Public Defender, 555 7th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103.
3. All persons entering the City and County of San Francisco workforce are required to provide verification of authorization to work in the United States.
TEX - 8173
Micki Callahan, Human Resources Director
List ID # 056356
Issued: May 10, 2010
Office of the Public Defender
All employees hired on or after January 10, 2009 will be required (pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section A8.432) to contribute 2% of pre-tax compensation to fund retiree healthcare. In addition, most employees are required to make a member contribution towards retirement, typically a 7.5% of compensation. For more information on these provisions, please contact the personnel office of the hiring agency.
