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Genesee County Sheriff's Office Genesee Justice Program Coordinator in Batavia, New York
Fill time position with benefits. HELP Program - no written exam required
This is an important multifaceted professional and administrative position involving responsibility for direct oversight of Pretrial Release, Alternatives to Incarceration and Victim Advocacy programs. Administrative duties are moderately difficult and complex relating to program development, monitoring, planning, organization, coordination and direction of the Genesee County Sheriffs Office Genesee Justice Programs. This position is responsible for the development and promotion of new initiatives in the Criminal Justice System. The incumbent works closely with other members of the Criminal Justice System, including the Sheriff, District Attorney, Public Defender, and Judges. The programs administered by this office impact all aspects of the Criminal Justice process, with particular emphasis on finding alternatives to incarceration, seeking funding sources, and advocating for the rights of crime victims. The individual, therefore, carries an active caseload relating to both crime victim advocacy and offender accountability. The incumbent has independent leeway in carrying out the responsibilities of the job. The individual oversees the administration of the overall program with minimal direction from the Sheriff. Supervision is exercised over the work of clerical and professional subordinate employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Education, or a related field, AND three (3) years of full-time paid experience in a criminal justice agency, or other agency, whose duties shall have involved counseling, case management, and/or victim advocacy, AND work history must include one (1) year of supervisory experience.