Director of Corrections & Rehabilitation
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Director of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Highlights:
Location:Kansas City MO
Position Type:Contract/ contract to hire
Hourly / Salary:Based on experience
Residency Status:US Citizen
Position Description
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Provides overall leadership direction and administration for the Department of Correction and Rehabilitation.
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Oversee the operations staffing and fiscal management of all correctional and rehabilitative facilities programs and services.
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Supervises the Administrator of Corrections ensuring safe efficient and compliant operation of the Community Corrections and Rehabilitation Center.
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Develops and implements the departments strategic vision policies and performance goals aligned with the Citys mission and public safety objectives.
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Directs the development of comprehensive policies procedures post orders and emergency plans ensuring alignment with ACA NCCHC and Missouri Jail Standards.
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Collaborates with the Health Department to integrate correctional healthcare behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment within facility operations.
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Partners with the Municipal Court Kansas City Police Department and community organizations to ensure efficient intake booking release and reentry processes.
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Oversees workforce planning recruitment and training strategies to ensure a professional well-trained staff dedicated to humane and trauma-informed practices.
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Directs development and administration of the departments operating and capital budgets; ensures fiscal accountability and efficient resource allocation.
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Promote partnerships with community service providers and advocacy organizations to support reentry rehabilitation and alternatives to incarceration.
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Serves as the departments principal spokesperson representing DOCR to the Mayor City Council media and community groups.
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Ensures continuous compliance with all applicable federal state and local laws and regulations governing correctional operations labor relations and workplace safety.
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Leads strategic planning and transition activities for both the temporary and permanent CCRC facilities.
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Fosters a positive organizational culture emphasizing ethics accountability diversity and professional development.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Skills Required:
Essential Technical and Leadership Skills
Knowledge of:
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Modern correctional and rehabilitative administration principles including direct supervision and Strategic Inmate Management (SIM).
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Behavioral health medical and substance use disorder treatment operations in correctional settings.
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Organizational leadership fiscal administration and public-sector governance.
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Federal state and municipal laws regulations and standards governing jail operations and detainee rights.
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Principles of trauma-informed care diversity equity and inclusion.
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Intergovernmental relations and community collaboration models.
Ability to:
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Lead a large multidisciplinary department with professionalism and integrity.
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Develop and implement complex operational policy and programmatic strategies.
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Build trust and maintain strong relationships with justice health and community partners.
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Communicate effectively with elected officials staff and the public both orally and in writing.
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Analyze complex issues and make sound evidence-based decisions under pressure.
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Inspire and develop a high-performing mission-driven workforce.
Experience Required
Supervisory Responsibility:
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Direct supervision of the Administrator of Corrections with overall executive oversight of all correctional rehabilitative medical and administrative staff within the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Minimum Requirements:
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Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in correctional administration law enforcement or public-sector leadership including five (5) years in a senior executive role.
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Preference given to candidates with experience integrating healthcare and rehabilitation programs into correctional systems.
Education Required
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Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in criminal justice public administration behavioral health leadership and management or public safety.
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Preference given to candidates with a graduate level degree or higher in criminal justice public administration behavioral health leadership and management or public safety.
Certificates Licenses and Special Requirements
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Must possess a valid drivers license in accordance with City policy.
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Must pass a comprehensive background investigation psychological exam and pre-employment drug screen.
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No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history.
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