Job Details

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Multiple Locations- See Job Description, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-0449-01 (O)
Department: Sheriff-Coroner
Opening Date: 02/11/2025

Description
Salary Level I - $62,370 - $74,526 Annually

Salary Level II - $71,888 - $85,294 Annually

NOTE: Incumbent may be appointed at the I or II level, depending on the qualifications and the needs of the department.

We are currently accepting applications to fill three (3) vacancies at All Locations throughout the County of Santa Barbara in the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office.

The list established will be used to fill current and future vacancies atAll Locations (separate lists for different locations will not be established). Candidates must be willing to accept an assignment at any location throughout the County of Santa Barbara.

Therefore, applicants must check "All Locations" on the application and be willing to accept assignment at any location. Please note counselors will be assigned to the Main Jail in Santa Barbara and/or the new Northern Branch Jail in Santa Maria.

ABOUT THE POSITION: The Sheriff's Treatment Program has been an integral part of the Santa Barbara County Jail for more than two decades and has served thousands of inmates with recovery and support services. Like many jail programs across the state, STP has been evolving over the last several years to meet the latest research of "what works" in recidivism reduction and offender reentry. Today, STP's mission and program structure is designed to meet the best practice recommendations of the National Institute of Corrections' (NICIC.gov) Transition from Jail to Community project and to incorporate jail programming recommendations outlined in the broad scope of Evidence-Based Decision Making and Practices (EBDM) of the Criminal Justice System.

This evolution also impacts the job descriptions, duties and the developed skill set of the staff working in the jail programs unit. Evidence-based programming is curriculum-driven and delivered with fidelity to the models. Counselors are competent in stand-up delivery of material, have a solid understanding of adult learning principles, can incorporate the use of Motivational Interviewing® and client-centered communication, and understand that incarcerated individuals require a variety of services to meet many diverse needs.

Mission Statement: The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Treatment Program improves long-term public safety and reduces each participant's risk of recidivism by teaching effective, evidence-based interpersonal skills that guide the development of a pro-social lifestyle and change the behaviors that lead to criminality and other risky choices.

To learn more about the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office, please visit our website at www.SBSheriff.org

Sheriff's Treatment Program Classes:

• Aggression Replacement Training (ART)
• Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Employment (CBI)
• Thinking for a Change (T4C)
• Courage to Change Interactive Journals
• Reasoning and Rehabilitation (R & R)
• Moral Recognition Therapy (MRT)
• Building Healthy Life Skills: New Insights, New Choices for Healing Trauma
• Alcohol and Other Drug Education (AOD)

Highlighted County of Santa Barbara Employee Benefits:

Benefits and Wellness Plans-Medical/Dental/Vision CLICK HERE
Compensation Summary CLICK HERE
Retirement Plans: CLICK HERE
Vacation: 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment.
Holidays: 13 days per year
Sick Benefits: 12 days sick leave per year. Unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement.
Health Plan: Choice of medical and dental plans (with vision care). County contributes toward the employee's premium.
On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria: Provides ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents over age 5.
NOTE: In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for retirement reciprocity and time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate.
The Ideal Candidate possess:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in related field
• Experience providing correctional and/or addiction counseling to incarcerated adults in a locked facility.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with incarcerated individuals with a broad range of convictions, including violent crimes
• Strong presentation skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to situations quickly
• An empathetic and non-judgmental communication style
• Bilingual English/Spanish is desirable but not required

BACKGROUND DISQUALIFIERS:

• An admission of having committed any act amounting to a felony within five years in California, or in another state which would be classified as a felony in California
• An adult felony conviction in California, or with a conviction for an offense in another state which would be classified as a felony in California
• Currently on Probation or Parole
• Adult felony and/or misdemeanor conviction(s) may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and how recent
• Conviction of/or sustained petitions for any sex crime
• Recent use and/or possession of illegal drugs; Failure to reveal prior use will be disqualifying
• Unfavorable work history
• Poor credit history
• History of committing domestic violence
• Dishonesty or failure to reveal pertinent information

Examples of Duties

• Facilitates evidence-based curricula in housing unit day rooms, classrooms, and multi-purpose rooms.
• Provides group facilitation of cognitive behavioral curricula to educate and assist clients in recognizing and understanding the nature of the problem, to assess the need to change, acquire new skills to address the problem, and to evaluate progress.
• Organizes in-house meetings, activities, and workshops with representatives from various community-based organizations, and other treatment programs to facilitate clients' rehabilitation and to provide information regarding available services and programs.
• Develops and implements curriculum plans, tracks and maintains attendance rosters, confers with reentry Care Manager on issues relevant to client progress, coordinates with programs manager to determine appropriate activities and skills-based learning from community-based organizations.
• Writes reports and summaries to document findings, recommendations, and client progress; completes forms and maintains client records and data according to established procedures, guidelines, and legal requirements.
• Participates in meetings with Programs Manager, fellow Correctional Counselors, reentry Care Managers and custody staff to discuss client care and progress.
• Attends conferences, trainings, and meetings to keep abreast of current and emerging developments in evidence-based curricula and other jail programs across the state.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

1. Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units of college coursework in alcohol and drug abuse issues, counseling, criminal justice studies, psychology, sociology, substance use disorder, education and human services; OR,
2. A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Knowledge of: the issues and trends in alcohol and drug abuse; symptoms and behavior patterns of chemically dependent and co-dependent individuals; laws and regulations governing alcohol and drug abuse; co-occurring alcohol and other drug conditions; case management practices; assessment and treatment plans; and counseling and interviewing techniques; the issues and trends evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral programs and instruction in justice-involved institutions; methods of facilitating group discussion; familiarity with classroom management.

Ability to: learn and explain the Federal and State laws and regulations regarding clients' rights in a rehabilitation program; learn the operations, policies, and procedures regulating a County jail; interact effectively with people of diverse socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds; exercise tact and independent judgment; speak before groups; gather, document, evaluate, and interpret data; draw logical conclusions and make recommendations; prepare and maintain client records and reports; maintain client confidentiality; and determine inmate treatment needs and make appropriate referrals to other departments/agencies.

Additional Qualifications: Selectees must register to obtain Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AOD) certification (pursuant to the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs' Counselor Certification standards) upon appointment and obtain certification within five years as a condition of continued employment; Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required at the time of appointment; incumbent will be required to travel throughout Santa Barbara County
Desirable Qualifications: Experience providing evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral classes to youth or adults in a locked facility.

Additional Information: Incumbents work in a locked facility with persons who may be hostile and/or aggressive and convicted of crimes, including violent crimes; Incumbents may be required to work shifts, weekends, and holidays; Appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.
Supplemental Information
SELECTION PROCESS:

1. Review Applications and Supplemental Questionnaire to determine those candidates who meet the employment standards.
2. Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ): Candidates will be emailed a notice to complete a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). Failure to submit a PHQ by the deadline will result in disqualification from the selection process. Candidates, who successfully pass the PHQ, will be invited to the next step in the selection process.
3. Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: Candidates' final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 13 qualified candidates.

Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the Supplemental Questionnaire examination to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive written notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.
NOTE: Veteran's preference credit is applicable for this recruitment (5 points for veterans, 10 points for disabled veterans). To be eligible for this credit, you must be applying for this position within five years from your most recent date of: (1) honorable discharge from active military service; or, (2) discharge from a military or veterans' hospital where treatment and confinement were for a disability incurred during active military service; or, (3) completion of education or training funded by a Federal Educational Assistance Act. No time limit exists for veterans with 30% or more disability. To receive veteran's preference points, you must: (1) check the Veteran's Preference Points box on the employment application form, (2) submit a copy of your Form DD214 and any supporting materials to the Human Resources Bureau on or before the test date, and (3) pass all phases of the examination process. The preference points will be added to your final test score.
A recruiter will communicate with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment and Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.
Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION PROCESS: The Sheriff's Office conducts a polygraph examination and in-depth background investigation. If you feel your past may hinder your future from working for the Sheriff's Office or you are not sure how to answer the Personal History Questionnaire, please contact (805) ###-####, so we can assist you in determining if you can continue your application process.
Appointee must successfully pass the following:

• Polygraph Examination will measure the accuracy of information disclosed during the background investigation process.
• Background Investigation includes an interview and in-depth background investigation of arrest records, personal, military, virtual character check, and employment history; inquiry of persons who know you and evaluate whether you respect the law and rights of others; are dependable and responsible; have demonstrated mature judgment in areas such as the use of drugs and intoxicants; honesty, and a safe driver.
• Live Scan: Electronic fingerprint scanning that is certified by the State Department of Justice.

Statement of Commitment

The County of Santa Barbara is dedicated to cultivating and sustaining an environment that exhibits equity and inclusion everywhere, and at all levels of our organization. The County believes equity is a fundamental principle that must be imbedded in policies, institutional practices and systems. The County recognizes the negative impacts of systemic racism and is committed to eliminating the barriers affecting our Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and Asian community members, as well as people of other diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. We envision a world where society and its systems (e.g. education, criminal justice, and health care, housing the economy) are just, fair, and inclusive, enabling all people to participate and reach their full potential.

We celebrate community and employee diversity, strive for inclusion and belonging, and promote empowered participation. We aspire to build a workforce that is reflective of these values and the communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will resolutely uphold federal, California state law and/or Santa Barbara County ordinances.

We believe equity and inclusion are vital to fulfill the County's mission and to embody a culture of "One County, One Future." Expanding the full range of employee talent allows the County to deliver our best to all our community members.

We believe in the dignity and humanity of all people. We strive for a healthy and prosperous society that promotes all people having equitable access and opportunity.

APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED; Online application and job bulletins can be accessed 24 hours a day at
Sheriff's HR Recruiter- Ms. Ryan at email ...@sbsheriff.org
Retirement Plans

• Generous County Defined Benefit Plan
• Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans
• For more information on our retirement plans, please visit: and

Health Benefits

• Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums
• On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members
• Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits
• Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!
• For more information on our health benefits, please visit:

Paid Time Off

• Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
• Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement
• Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below)
• Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting
• For more information on Paid Time Off please view the Compensation Summary for this bargaining unit (available below)

Miscellaneous Benefits

• County Paid Term Life Insurance
• County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Childcare and Employee Discounts
• Relocation Assistance may apply
• Flexible work schedule may apply
• For more information on all of these benefits, please visit:

Compensation Summary

• To view the Compensation Summary specific to the bargaining unit for this position (link to full Memorandum of Understanding also available at bottom of the summary), please visit:

*This benefits list is for convenience only; please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for complete details of terms and conditions. Amounts are generally prorated for part-time employment.
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I acknowledge that it is my responsibility as an applicant to provide sufficient information on my application to demonstrate that my education and experience meets the employment standards (minimum qualifications) for this position as detailed in the job bulletin. I further acknowledge that if the County determines that I do not meet the employment standards there will be no opportunity for me to provide additional information regarding my application after the closing date listed on the job bulletin. Therefore, I understand that before submitting a job application, it is important that I review the job bulletin thoroughly and ensure that my application clearly reflects how my education and experience meets the employment standards at the time I submit my application.

• Yes, I understand

02

As part of the application process, a completed application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted. Resumes will be accepted, but NOT in lieu of a completed application and supplemental questionnaire. Your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to verify you meet the qualifications and to help you assess whether you are willing and able to perform this type of work. If you select "NO" on any of the following questions you may be disqualified from this recruitment.

• Yes, I understand

03

The Human Resources Recruiter will correspond with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.

• Yes, I understand

04

To be considered for this position your application must CLEARLY state how you meet the requirements under EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS on the Job Bulletin or you will not be considered for this position. If you are unsure, go back and review your application before continuing. Which Employment Standard did you clearly state on your Employment Application? Your application will not be accepted if you fail to provide the required information.

• Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units of college coursework in alcohol and drug abuse issues, counseling, criminal justice studies, psychology, sociology, substance use disorder, education and human services.
• A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• None of the above; I do not meet the employment standards

05

If you selected the answer option on the preceding Supplemental Question 4, "Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units of college coursework..." Provide a complete list of college level courses in alcohol and drug abuse issues, counseling, criminal justice studies, psychology, sociology, substance disorder, education, and human services. Type N/A if this doesn't not apply to you.You must include the name of each course, the name of the organization where you completed the course, the number of units per course, and whether the units earned were semester or quarter units. You should attach transcripts to your application. Failure to provide complete details may cause your application to be disqualified.
06

If you selected the answer option on the preceding Supplemental Question 4, "A combination of training, education, and/or experience that is equivalent to...", then please describe in detail how your combination of training, education, and experience is equivalent to the employment standard. Note: experience alone does not meet the employment standards. Type N/A if this doesn't not apply to you.
07

Please read Supplemental Questions #8-13 carefully and mark your answers honestly. These questions are intended to help you get a clear picture of the job you are applying for. Your answers will also help you decide if you are willing and suited for the requirements of this position.

• Yes, I understand

08

This position requires that you are willing to work at All Locations and you are agreeing to these terms, regardless of your selection on your application. All candidates hired, can be placed at any location and transferred to another location during your employment with Santa Barbara County.

• Yes, I understand, and I am willing to work at All Locations throughout Santa Barbara County regardless of the selection on my Employment Application.
• I do not agree to the terms of excepting work at All Locations throughout Santa Barbara County.

09

I understand this position may occasionally be requested to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays based on the needs of the department.

• Yes, I understand and I'm flexible working the following conditions and accept them.
• I do not accept this schedule requirement

10

I understand throughout the course of my job, I will interact effectively with people from diverse socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds.

• Yes, I understand

11

I understand this position requires working in a locked facility (county jail) conducting one on one counseling AND teaching classes with inmates up to 25 at a time over a period of 4 hours or more. Some inmates may have hostile and/or aggressive behaviors and/or convicted of a crime which may include violent crimes.

• Yes, I understand

12

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required at the time of appointment; Incumbent will be required to travel throughout Santa Barbara County.

• Yes, I understand

13

I understand I am required to undergo a polygraph exam and thorough background investigation as part of the hiring process.

• Yes, I understand

14

The Civil Service Examination is a Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking. I understand my responses to the following supplemental questions will be used as a weighed, scored selection device that will determine my ranking on the employment list for this job. For information on protest procedures for the supplemental questionnaire, please see Civil Service Rules 612 and 613:

• Yes, I understand

15

Please check the best response that describes your highest level of education. (Full details regarding your degree(s) and coursework should be listed in Education on your Employment Application)

• Possession of Master's degree or higher (equivalent to 160 semester units or 220 quarter units) in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Issues and/or Counseling (e.g. social work, psychology, criminology, criminal justice, addiction studies, counseling, education, and human services).
• Possession of a Master's degree or higher (equivalent to 160 semester units or 220 quarter units) in an unrelated field.
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree (equivalent to 160 semester units or 220 quarter units) in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Issues and/or Counseling (e.g. social work, psychology, criminology, criminal justice, addiction studies, counseling, education, and human services).
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree (equivalent of 120 semester units or 180 quarter units) in an unrelated field.
• Possession of an Associate's degree (equivalent of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units) in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Issues and/or Counseling (e.g. social work, psychology, criminology, criminal justice, addiction studies, counseling, education, and human services).
• Possession of an Associate's degree (equivalent of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units) in an unrelated field.
• Currently enrolled in a degree program focused in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Issues and/or Counseling (e.g. social work, psychology, criminology, criminal justice, addiction studies, counseling, education, and human services).
• None of the above

16

Check any of the following Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Addiction Counselor Certification(s) you possess.(Full details regarding certificates should be listed in License on your Employment Application)

• Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification (AOD)
• Addiction Counselor Certification (ACC)
• Currently enrolled in a AOD or ACC program
• I do not possess any of the above certification(s)

17

Are you certified or licensed in the State of California in any of the following? Select all that apply.(Full details regarding certificates and/or licenses should be listed in Certificates and License on your Employment Application)

• Licensed Psychologist
• Licensed Clinician Social Worker (LCSW)
• Academy of Certified Social Worker (ACSW)
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT)
• None of the above

18

Please check all the following that describes your experience performing various steps/actions/models used in corrections, substance use disorder, and reentry work. (Full details regarding this experience should be listed on your Employment Application)

• Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment
• Recovery Model
• Risk/Needs Assessment
• Reentry Planning and Protocols
• Writing/Developing Reentry Treatment Plans
• I do not have experience in any of the above listed above

19

Please check all of the following that describes your experience using techniques with counseling and/or interviewing, for rehabilitation, case management, and other interventions designed to address the needs of incarcerated persons. (Full details regarding this experience should be listed on your Employment Application)

• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Curriculum
• Evidence-Based CBT Curriculum
• Rehabilitation Skill Building
• Level of Service Inventory-Revised (LSIR) Assessment
• Risk of Violence and Recidivism (ROVAR) Assessment
• Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS) Assessment
• I do not have experience using any of the techniques listed above

20

Please check all of the following that describes your professional work or intern experience providing Substance Use Disorder or Correctional Counseling in the following areas:

• Adult offenders in a jail or locked facility
• Adults or juveniles in a residential treatment facility
• Adults or juveniles in an out-patient treatment program
• Individuals and/or group counseling
• I do not have experience in any of the areas listed

21

Please check all of the following that describes your professional experience facilitating/presenting/teaching groups.(Full details regarding this experience should be listed on your Employment Application)

• Facilitating groups in a jail or locked facility
• Individual and/or group counseling
• Teaching cognitive behavioral treatment classes in a jail or locked facility
• One-on-one case management
• I do not have this type of experience

Required Question