Job Description and Duties In an institution, under general direction of the Warden, and under the functional direction of the Assistant Director for Community Resources, plans, organizes, and directs a program to develop, allocate, coordinate, and control all community resources within and for a correctional institution; makes resource availability/priority decisions within the institution; designs and implements new and innovative programs to benefit the inmates and institution. Solicits community support and resources by contacting community leaders and agencies; makes presentations and follow-up visits; implements community-sponsored activities for inmates; develops and provides orientation and training of institutional staff; designs and implements special events to inform the community of the Department of Corrections' role in society; maintains records; provides reports and evaluation on program activities; negotiates contracts with public entities who wish to use inmate support services; monitors, documents, and evaluates number of inmates and hours provided to communities to determine cost savings; serves on private community fund-raising committees; develops and implements all volunteer training and orientation procedures; monitors and reports total number of volunteer hours; serves as staff liaison to the legislatively mandated Citizens' Advisory Committee; designs, coordinates, and monitors at-risk youth intervention programs and self-help programs such as Cocaine Anonymous, Al-Anon, Toast Masters; monitors all donations for compliance with Department regulations. Through the supervision of Chaplains and Artist Facilitators, coordinates, monitors, and supports all religious program and Arts- in-Corrections programming; monitors the implementation of court- mandated religious services such as the provision of inmate religious dietary needs; reviews and approves the annual Institutional Arts Plan and quarterly reports; functions as the interface between the arts service provider contractor and institutional arts programs; provides direction to inmate/family and Arts-in-Corrections service contract employees; monitors and evaluates service contracts; serves as liaison for contractors to prison staff; monitors gate clearances and institutional contractor identification cards for contractors and volunteers; reviews and approves all Department Operation Manual supplements necessary for areas of Community Resources Manager responsibility. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application. This advertisement is for a Community Resources Manager position located at the California Institution for Men in Chino, San Bernardino County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 080-219-9608-XXX. Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application. Effective July 1, 2025, the PLP 2025 was implemented. The program requires that each full-time employee receive a 3 percent reduction in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly. Salaries posted do not reflect this temporary reduction. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions About the location - The California Institution for Men is a Level II Non-Designated Programming Facility (NDPF) centrally located near Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange Counties with an on-site fitness center for staff and located near shopping and restaurants with convenient acess to the 91 and 60 highways. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- COMMUNITY RESOURCES MANAGER Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement Department Information Vision We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.
Mission
To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment. Commitment The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities. CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department. CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities. CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission. The California Institution for Men is a Level II Non-Designated Programming Facility (NDPF) centrally located near Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange Counties with an on-site fitness center for staff and located near shopping and restaurants with convenient acess to the 91 and 60 highways. Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their successful reintegration into our communities.
Department Website:
http://www.cdcr.ca.gov Special Requirements Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board. Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter. When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred. CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to Home | E-Verify. This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Shall create and promote an inclusive workplace that empowers employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, CalHR Home, and the CalPERS website, California Public Employees' Retirement System - CalPERS. Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx. Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx. Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx. This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional Information
- Applications will be screened and the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview. Therefore, it is important that applicants take special care in thoroughly and accurately completing the application describing in detail your work experience history and or education.
- Incomplete applications will be screened out.
- For further information refer to the following link: CDCR Facility Locator
- Main communication to schedule an interview will be via email so ensure you check your junk email for any notification
- Department is not required to contact all candidates with list eligibility; Therefore candidates are encouraged to search for vacancies they may be eligible for and apply.
- Salary posted is the base pay for the classification; various salary ranges may be included. A final salary placement will be made at the time of appointment.
- Appointments may be subject to Hiring Freeze exemption, clearance of the State Restriction of Appointment, Reemployment list and Departmental Restriction of Appointment list. Examination Information To obtain list eligibility for the Community Resources Manager, before applying for the position(s), you should first take and pass the examination here Exam Bulletin | CalCareers.