Correctional Family Support Navigator

Minnesota Department of Corrections

Minneapolis (MN)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 68,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Corrections is seeking a dedicated professional to administer and coordinate family support services within designated correctional facilities. This role collaborates with facility case managers, transition coordinators, and community partners to support incarcerated individuals and their families, acting as a key contact for program navigation.

Preferred candidates have experience in corrections, child welfare, and court systems, with strong organizational and

Qualifications

One year of experience with child protection or family court systems.
Two years of experience supervising correctional clients.
Working knowledge of corrections, criminal justice, child welfare, and court systems.
Customer service skills to navigate policies and procedures.
Human relation skills to develop collaborative relationships with public, private, and community organizations.
Organizational skills to coordinate family support services and programming within MCFs.
Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology or related field.
Experience supervising correctional clients in a secured or correctional environment.
Case management or counseling experience in a secured/correctional setting.
Experience using virtual workspaces (Teams/Zoom/Webex) for delivering content.

Responsibilities

Administers and coordinates family support services and programming within designated Minnesota Correctional Facilities.
Collaborates with facility case managers, transition coordinators, interagency and community partners.
Supports incarcerated persons and their families and serves as point person for critical concerns.
Navigates policies or processes and facilitates family visitation or parent training programs.