Djj Operations Consultant
Current• Work with programs to create action plans for the delivery of evidence- based services.• Conduct site visits at programs that request assistance, fail to meet minimum standards, make recommendations for elimination of the program, corrective action, or re-alignment of the program.• Work with program staff to develop corrective action plans and implementation plans featuring evidence-based programming and best practices.• Provide or broker technical assistance services and training to address problems or deficiencies, leveraging the resources and capacity developed by the What Works Initiative.• Provide assistance and oversight related to the Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol (SPEP).• Provide or broker training/ coaching services.• Train staff in Motivational Interviewing, Impact of Crime curriculum, effective case management techniques and any other program requested trainings.• Monitor progress in implementation of the plan, including the quality of any specific treatments or practices in terms of adherence to the model and quality of service. Reporting of progress via fidelity monitoring and other reports.• Review confidential juvenile records/facility reporting (i.e., CCC and JJIS Reports) for information pertaining to status of programs receiving technical assistance. Utilize restricted information/data to determine whether appropriate action was taken and potential need for training on restraint/incident reporting.• Investigates incidents and/or issues as it relates to juveniles in the custody of the Department in programs and facilities as assigned. Provides technical assistance and on-site responses as needed.• Assess, analyze and provide appropriate consultation, direction and technical assistance to identify and resolve contractual and programmatic issues and concerns for assigned contracts, programs, and facilities.