Justice Programs Director - Portage County

This position exercises independent judgment and initiative in working with offenders through alternative programs, with primary concern for public safety and the reduction of recidivism. This position may provide direct services to offenders as needed to augment existing resources and model research-based practices. It will work closely with justice system partners, including but not limited to, the circuit court judges, jail administration, probation and parole staff, and health and human services as well as other local service providers, and ultimately bring people together to collaborate on accomplishing the goals of the justice program. The employee will also work with and assist elected officials, community leaders, government staff, and the Portage County Justice Coalition (Criminal Justice Coordinating Council) in the evaluations of system-wide justice issues and accomplishing Portage County strategic goals and objectives. Some work assignments will originate from goals outlined by the County Justice Coalition and its work groups, and from justice system partners.

The position is an appointed position per Wisconsin State Statutes 59.17 (2) (br).

The salary range starts at $84,978.80 / yr

• Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, planning, or a closely related field such as social work, human services or counseling. Master’s Degree in the field of criminal justice preferred.
• A minimum of seven years of increasingly responsible experience in a criminal justice setting preferred.
• Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) preferred.
• Applied experience in offender programming, and risk and need assessment required.
• Experience in program development and management, and in conducting upper-level administrative duties normally associated with a senior level position preferred.
• Must have valid Driver’s License and access to a private vehicle.
• Any education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position.

Portage County offers an AWESOME benefit package, which includes the following;

• Vacation - available on day one!
• Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
• Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
• Flexible spending account
• Dental insurance
• State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan - County contribution of 6.90%!
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Life insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
• Long term disability insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
• EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) - paid by the County
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer