Alternative Sentencing Planner & Resource Coordinator Job at City and County of San Francisco (San Francisco)

Job Description

The SFDA seeks to hire an Alternative Sentencing Planner & Resource Coordinator collaborating with prosecutors to address risk factors, taking public safety into account, and developing proposed alternative sentencing plans that reduce recidivism. This position has a key role in applying evidence-based programs to address criminogenic needs and knowledge of programs and services available in San Francisco to support the connection of justice-involved individuals to community-based services. Responsibilities include reviewing and evaluating historical records and reports, conducting in-depth interviews with the defendant and their attorney to determine if the alternatives to incarceration are appropriate for the defendant, and providing a written report with detailed recommendations including length and type of supervision/incarceration, education, vocational training, and/or rehabilitation and behavioral adjustment programs.

Job Responsibility

Developing and recommending potential release and sentencing options to prosecutors
Meeting with case-carrying prosecutor to discuss cases and potential outcomes for defendants
Reviewing Adult Probation Department’s COMPAS information and social histories made available through the defense bar to determine offenders’ eligibility for various alternative sentences
Conducting defendant interviews where appropriate
Working with the SFDA Victim Services Division to incorporate victim input in sentencing plan recommendations
Using a web-based assessment program to analyze static and dynamic risk and resiliency factors for defendants
Serves as a liaison with community-based programs to understand their expertise and effectiveness and develops and implements resource plans to support vulnerable populations, including women, families, children, and defendants
Maintaining resource bank on local programs for prosecutors
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of best practices in recidivism reduction, and supporting the implementation of evidence-based practices in the SFDA
Conducting office training on best practices in recidivism reduction and effective San Francisco programs and services
Serving as a liaison with the Adult Probation Department and other criminal justice, City, and community agencies to support the expanded use of effective alternatives
Maintaining ASP cases/records and inputting data related to cases reviewed and sentencing recommendations to support program evaluation, while coordinating with stakeholders to inform and track success metrics

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of training, education, and/or experience in psychology, social work, public policy, public health, criminal justice or a closely related field, and/or experience working with incarcerated individuals
Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Policy, Public Health, Criminal Justice, or closely related field
Experience or in-depth knowledge of best practices in recidivism reduction, justice reinvestment, alternatives to incarceration, and public safety
Deep understanding of the criminal justice system including criminal court procedures and the role of prosecution
Knowledge and experience to plan, develop, measure, and implement program improvements
Familiarity with San Francisco’s diverse communities and neighborhoods and community-based programs
Experience collaborating across government agencies and facilitating multi-agency processes
Experience in motivational interviewing
Ability to read and understand criminal case files
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail

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