The employee in this class assists the Assistant Commissioner Corrections - Community in the development and coordination of community based services, and in directing and supervising the parole and probation program for youth and adults in a specified area of the state. He supervises a large technical staff of supervisors and caseworkers in community based programs in his area of the state. The employee is responsible for solving practical problems regarding establishment of community based programs, and is the principal liaison with the community in his assigned region of the state. The employee reports directly to the Assistant Commissioner Corrections - Community.
Supervision is provided in conferences and meetings, and in articulation of program goals.
Review is by appraisal of results achieved. Assists the Assistant Commissioner - Community in the planning, development, and enhancement of correctional services in the community. Upon delegation, acts for the Assistant Commissioner in his absence. Provides stimulating and growth producing supervision for the Correctional Supervisors in his area of the state, assisting them and the communities they serve in the development of effective preventive and correctional programming. Confers with district and juvenile court judges regarding current methods of treating offenders.