UNIT TEAM MANAGER8128L1 Pay Grade: 26 DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is supervisory and administrative work as the leader of a unit team at a state correctional institution. Work involves supervising and directing a unit staff consisting of corrections counselors and corrections officers. An incumbent is responsible for the total operation of the living unit in assigning, scheduling, and reviewing the work of subordinate personnel and for planning, recommending, implementing, and monitoring treatment programs. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL C: "Under direction…" Employees at this level usually receive a general outline of the work to be performed and are generally free to develop their own sequences and methods within the scope of established policies. New, unusual, or complex work situations are almost always referred to a superior for advice. Work is periodically checked for progress and conformance to established policies and requirements. Difficulty - LEVEL C: Considerable… Duties which require a high degree of concentration because of the many factors which must be considered and weighed before a decision can be reached. Usually positions that require planning, developing, and coordinating programs and directing fairly large groups of people fall into this category. Complexity - LEVEL D: Work is of a diversified nature that usually involves multiple unrelated steps. Analytical thought is necessary for dealing with complex data and situations. Work often involves a variety of unrelated processes and may require planning or carrying out a sequence of actions or both. Several alternatives usually exist at this level for approaching problems or situations. Workers at this level exercise a considerable amount of independent judgment. Work is controlled by occasional review and by reporting to or consultation with supervisors or superiors. When guidelines exist at this level, they are usually broadly defined or technical requiring careful analysis and interpretation. Consequence of Actions or Decisions - LEVEL D: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are significant as the work may be rarely if ever reviewed, making errors difficult to detect. Errors may cause major program failure or a high degree of confusion. Injuries to others due to errors are serious or incapacitating or both and costs due to errors are substantial. Contacts - LEVEL C: The purpose of the contact is to influence, motivate, conduct interviews, make formal presentations or counsel to achieve common understanding or solutions to problems when the information is sensitive in nature or the individuals or groups are skeptical or uncooperative. Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level. Physical Demands - LEVEL B: The work requires light physical exertion. The employee may be required to perform handling activities with lightweight or easily moved items (e.g. books, file folders, boxes of office supplies, small machine parts, etc.); perform moving activities for brief periods; operate light equipment; perform repetitive motions for brief periods; confined to a work area. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL C: The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required. Serious injury is possible. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL D: Involves administrative supervision responsibility. As a "first line supervisor", the primary responsibility involves scheduling, supervising and evaluating employees who perform the same or similar work. Responsible for recommending hiring and disciplinary actions to a higher level of authority. As a "project manager" may direct the activities of project leaders to develop plans and criteria and to evaluate progress and results for one or more projects. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Correctional Officer series which describes responsibility for security of the institution rather than management of the living unit of a correctional facility. Differs from the Corrections Counselor series which provides for direct counseling and rehabilitation of the inmates. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Supervises a staff in planning and directing a progressive release program. Implements and monitors the individual treatment, work, education, training and counseling programs; assigns tasks to members of the Unit Team; makes recommendations regarding changes to programs; makes preliminary investigations in matters of living unit activities. Reviews resident cases and makes recommendations regarding the resident's readiness for parole; presents the cases to the Program Management Committee and the Kansas Parole Board; makes recommendations regarding reclassification. Holds weekly meetings of unit residents and staff; plans, organizes and directs programs of group counseling; leads group counseling sessions. Organizes and coordinates the development and staffing of institution leisure time programs for residents. Administers the disposition of Class IV offenses and other minor disciplinary problems. Directs and provides input into the evaluation of corrections officers assigned to the unit; assists in planning changes and revisions in security methods and procedures. Reviews 120 day program reports and other special reports as prepared by the Units' counselors and corrections officers; coordinates work with that of other departments through conferences and the continuing exchange of information. Participates in various committees formed to examine issues that affect institutional policies such as interpretation of legislation, training needs and the drafting and publication of departmental rules and regulations for the offender population. Prepares reports as required; provides information concerning residents and programs within the unit. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge Knowledge of modern concepts, principles, and practices related to the rehabilitation of criminal offenders. *Knowledge of the Department of Corrections' and institutional rules, regulations, and procedures. *Knowledge of the attitudes, problems, and behavior of individuals under restraint. Knowledge of counseling methods and techniques. *Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision. Abilities Ability to organize and direct the work of unit program staff. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other units, departments, subordinates, and residents. Ability to develop and install administrative procedures and operations and to evaluate their efficiency and effectiveness. *Necessary at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s
Degree with major coursework in
criminal justice, the social sciences or the behavioral sciences, and two years
of experience working with offenders in corrections, parole, or law enforcement. Additional experience may be substituted for the required education as
determined relevant by the agency. Necessary Special Requirements:
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