9774-Senior Community Development Specialist I

Appointment Type: This is a Temporary Provisional (TPV) position excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process. It is considered "at will" and shall serve at the discretion of the Department Head. This position will be subject to the Permanent Civil Service examination process at a later date. Successful participation in the Permanent Civil Service examination and selection through an open competitive process is needed in order to be considered for the permanent appointment.

The San Francisco Adult Probation Department values the individuality and diversity of justice involved adults, recognize the unique challenges they face, and invest in their success through services designed to help them permanently exit the criminal justice system. Our reentry and rehabilitative services complement our supervision strategies by providing a unique blend of opportunity and accountability. We extend a continuum of integrated services to address our client’s criminogenic needs and empower them to become productive members of the community. SFAPD dedicates endless energy toward enhancing public safety, seeking victim restoration and accountability, providing structured and evidence-based supervision, all on the behalf of the Superior Court of San Francisco.

Under the general supervision of the Reentry Division Director and Reentry Services Manager, the 9774 Sr. Community Development Specialist I will coordinate, monitor, and evaluate reentry services/resources funded through the San Francisco Adult Probation Department (SFAPD). The 9774 Sr. Community Development Specialist I also supports the Reentry Policy Coordinator in staffing the Reentry Council, Sub Committees, and the Community Corrections Partnership, and provides other reentry services assistance as requested or directed. Additionally the 9774 Sr. Community Development Specialist will assist with collaborative activities at the Community Assessment Services Center (CASC).

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to the position(s) and are not intended to be an inclusive list. 

Example of Essential Duties:

1. Coordinate activities related to the application for and modifications of federal, state or local grants and contracts; monitor program delivery for compliance; create and monitor detailed and complex budgets.            
2. Plays a key role in competitive contract vendor selection processes including public bids and requests for proposals.
3. Develops grants, RFP’s and professional services contracts in accordance with CCSF procurement policies and procedures, monitors program activities, and budgets, ensures expenditures remain within budget.
4. Analyzes existing and proposed administrative policies and procedures as well as organizational problems related to delivery of reentry services within the Adult Probation Department and Citywide, and makes recommendations to improve services and maximize use of funds.
5. Manage professional services contracts and/or work orders with other City departments related to reentry services.
6. Coordinate the implementation of new systems and/or procedures to improve service delivery to reentry and realignment populations.
7. Prepare and present reports with recommendations and appropriate justification based on studies and surveys of reentry and realignment populations and review of evidence based practices.
8. Develop and maintain an easily accessible library of reentry services referral forms, policies and procedures for use by Deputy Probation Officers.
9. Streamline access to resources and services between clients in the San Francisco County Jail and SFAPD funded services.
10. Update, publish, and distribute Getting Out & Staying Out: A Guide to San Francisco Resources for People Leaving Jails and Prisons, and lead efforts to create an online searchable directory of reentry services.
11. Staff, support, lead, and/or organize meetings, events, and collaborative efforts internally and externally with council’s, boards, and other initiatives.
12. May represent the Division to the Mayor's Office, Board of Supervisors, Controller's Office, other City officials, outside agencies or the general public.
13. Managing front desk staff and operations.
14. Perform related duties as assigned, including Division-wide planning, project management, and administrative activities.
15. Participates in the management of the CASC milieu, including the coordination and oversight of the various activities, client flow, and partner engagement in that space.
16. Works with Probation Assistants and other APD personnel to facilitate the safe processing, engagement, and tracking of CASC clients in the navigation and accessing the services and space at the CASC.
17. Engages service providers and Partner agencies in the planning and execution of maintaining a safe and productive milieu where healing and therapeutic efforts can be safely and effectively staged and facilitated.
18. Assisting with narcotics testing or other service partner activities.
19. Managing front desk staff and operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND three (3) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice; OR

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the following fields: public or business administration, urban planning, government, social work, education, finance or criminal justice AND two (2) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, criminal justice; OR
2. Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in public policy, planning, social work, public administration, finance, education, criminal justice, or business administration; AND one (1) year of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and /or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice; OR

Possession of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university AND one (1) year of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice.

SUBSTITUTION

Verifiable administrative/professional experience involving community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice may substitute for the educational requirement in Minimum Qualification #1 on a year-for-year basis.

Desirable Experience 

• Program development and writing experience
• Program management and report preparation experience
• Contract monitoring experience
• High level of spreadsheet, data management, and report preparation experience, data analysis
• Private and public meeting coordination and presentation
• Project management and presentation capability or experience
• Group activity supervision and facilitation

Verification of Experience and/or Education

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility or disqualification. 

SELECTION PROCEDURES

The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements and assessment of candidates’ job-related knowledge, skills and abilities in an oral interview, which may include a written or performance exercise.

Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the department will be invited to continue in the selection process. Applicants meeting the minimum requirements are not guaranteed advancement in the selection process. 

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.