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Community Corrections Executive Director

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Community Corrections Executive Director

Community Corrections - Department, 201 West Superior Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 4:59 AM

Department: Allen County Community Corrections FLSA Status: Exempt

Classification/Level Executive Grid Date: 12/2025

Under the direction of the Allen County Community Corrections Advisory Board and consistent with the parameters of Indiana Code Title 11 Article 12, the Executive Director of Allen County Community Corrections (ACCC) holds the autonomous decision making role for all of the agency’s operations, staff and finances with oversight provided by the Allen County Community Corrections Advisory Board and/or the Allen County Board of Commissioners.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Supervises and directs all personnel of the program; recruits, hires, manages, evaluates, disciplines and dismisses staff according to the law and established personnel policies and procedures of the County; allocates staff to achieve the overall goals adapted by the Advisory Board and contracts; assures all job descriptions are updated and salary ranges are within the Indiana State Employment Standards; recommends to the Executive Committee of the Advisory Board the policies and procedures adopted by the agency for inspection and approval. Staff size typically near 150 personnel.
  • Prepares and oversees the annual Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) Grant and is responsible for the agency’s annual multimillion dollar budget as required by the Indiana Department of Correction, and submits same to the proper local authorities and the program’s statutory Advisory Board; communicates directly as liaison to the Department of Correction officials and local Advisory Board regarding new and existing programs, and financial reporting of expenditures for their inspection.
  • Ensures the Allen County Community Corrections programs, staff and services conform to all local and IDOC regulations, all applicable state and federal legal regulations, all established contract parameters, the Fair Labor Standard Act and the Equal Employment Opportunity requirements.
  • Works with the members of the Advisory Board in developing specific guidelines for alternative sentencing programs unique to Allen County; keeps abreast of legislative amendments to appropriate alternative sentencing statutes and communicates the same to all pertinent governing bodies.
  • Works directly with criminal justice and community stakeholders to develop and sustain a dynamic planning process which includes, analyzing specific sentencing alternatives within the program as they apply to the local community, defining long and short term goals and providing documented research to support new and existing programming. Assesses attainment of goals and conforms accordingly.
  • Researches, designs and markets new programming and projects the budget requirements to possible funding sources. Develops areas of interest, whereby financial support may be awarded from federal, state and local government and from the private sector.
  • Works in continual collaboration with all members of the board, the County Auditor, members of the County Council and the State Board of Accounts, to provide an accurate accounting and spending of all federal and state grants and local user fees.
  • Acts as the contact person on behalf of the agency and the Advisory Board to the community at large, the media, other social service and educational organizations; disseminates all information received for the county departments that pertain to the overall operations of ACCC.
  • Performs required duties as assigned and/or as required by law.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Criminal Justice or Law and/or equivalent combination of Bachelors of Science degree from an accredited college or university and pertinent work experience
  • Over ten years’ experience with progressive responsibility in program development, management and administration.
  • Complete knowledge of standard policies and practices of Allen County government, the Allen County legal process, with ability to effectively develop and implement applicable policies, procedures and new programs accordingly
  • Ability to prepare and administer grants, comprehensive high value budgets, and related financial projections; ability to prepare effective statistics, financial and related reports
  • Ability to supervise and direct a large number of agency personnel; providing and/or delegating the recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation, discipline and dismissal; developing and implementing policies and procedures, job descriptions and employee compensation; allocating staff according to administrative goals adapted by the Advisory Board and working contracts
  • Knowledge of treatment programs and rehabilitative services available to program participants from other government, social and private agencies, with ability to assist staff in making/facilitating effective referrals as appropriate
  • Ability to effectively work and communicate (orally and in writing) with professional and non-professional co-workers, Advisory Board members, state and local government officials and social service agencies; program participants and their families and members of the general public and media
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all Department records and information
  • Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle; frequent travel out-of-town (including overnight) to attend various meetings; must be available to respond to agency needs and issues on a 24-hour/7 days per week basis

DIFFICULTY OF WORK

The Executive Director is singularly responsible for the administration of the Allen County Community Corrections agency and all related programs in accordance with legal requirements and applicable guidelines of the Indiana Department of Corrections and the local criminal courts and must exercise considerable judgment to assess and develop the agency, the programs, develop and oversee all agency funding, supervise and direct program staff and contractors and resolve all challenges within and relating to the agency. The Executive Director’s work involves a wide variety of duties, often requiring careful consideration of unique situations and alternatives.

RESPONSIBILITY

The Executive Director assures proper administration of Allen County Community Corrections, including overseeing all operations, personnel and financial operations, assessing and developing new programs and standard operating policies and procedures. Objectives are set via statute or the Advisory Board, with highly unusual and/or sensitive situations discussed with the Board, the local Judiciary and/or Indiana Department of Correction officials. Work is reviewed by the statutory Advisory Board as needed for soundness of judgement, attainment of objectives, compliance with applicable laws and guidelines and continuing effectiveness and quality of program operations.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS

The Executive Director maintains frequent communication with agency personnel and participants, local government and state government officials, Judicial Officers, officials from various social service agencies, participant’s families and members of the general public for a wide variety of purposes, including coordinating, negotiating and promoting services, assuring compliance with applicable regulations and legal requirements, resolving problems and developing new programs as needed. The Executive Director reports to the Allen County Community Corrections Advisory Board and/or the Allen County Board of Commissioners.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The Executive Director works in a standard office environment, in the field and/or in a correctional confinement facility with the ability to move around freely with frequent sitting, typing, transcription and proofreading, monitoring of equipment, detailed inspection, and attention to detail. The Executive Director works with potentially dangerous, violent and abusive program participants while both in the office setting and in the field. Frequent travel and 24/7 accessibility is needed.

SUPERVISION

The Executive Director is responsible for supervising and directing all program staff for Allen County Community Corrections.

LICENSING

Valid Driver’s license for driving to various meetings and responding to program emergencies on a 24-hour basis

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Allen County Community Corrections Advisory Board

HOURS

40 hours/week minimum; ability to be on site and on call 24/7/365

EEO CATEGORY

1101

WORKERS’S COMP CODE

7720

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Accordingly, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, and veteran status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.

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