Correctional Program Specialist - 20021031 & 20080966

State of Ohio; Marysville (OH); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Coverage

Paid time off

11 paid holidays per year

Education and Development Funds

Descripción de la vacante

The Rehabilitation & Correction - Ohio Reformatory for Women is hiring for roles focused on counseling, rehabilitation, and risk assessment. You will manage caseloads, plan unit programming, and coordinate with volunteers and outside agencies to enhance inmate services.

Responsibilities include interviews, reporting, release planning, and collaboration with internal teams to ensure effective programming and compliance with agency policies.

Formación

• 18 mos. exp in social or behavioral science or criminal justice or human services.
• -Or completion of associate core program in social or behavioral science or criminal justice or human services.
• -Or completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science or criminal justice or human services.

Responsabilidades

• Completes risk assessments and case planning utilizing ORAS, OnBase and DOTS Portal for assigned caseload.
• Plans and conducts unit programming for incarcerated persons.
• Assesses programming efforts of participants upon completion.
• Interviews inmates for inclusion in programs.
• Makes referrals for programs and services within the institution.
• Coordinates activities with volunteers and/or community service providers.
• Maintains records of program participation.
• Communicates with stakeholders regarding status and progress.
• Provides direct contact services for inmates on a specific unit and caseload.
• Writes reports and release planning and classification documents.
• Opens/assesses visitation applications and collects related information.
• Responds to unit-level inquiries and concerns.
• Assists in orientation programs for inmates.
• Coordinates outside agencies to augment programming.

Conocimientos

Counseling and Rehabilitation

Social Services

Risk Assessment

Direct Support/Direct Care

Investigation

Technical Documentation

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Customer Focus

Time Management

Descripción del empleo

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization: Rehabilitation & Correction - Ohio Reformatory for Women

Work Location: 1479 Collins Avenue, Marysville, Ohio, 43040-9101, United States

Compensation: $27.48

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: Not Specified

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: 1199

Primary Job Skill: Counseling and Rehabilitation

Who We Are

Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov.

What You'll Do

• Completes risk assessments and case planning utilizing ORAS (Ohio Risk Assessment System), OnBase and DOTS Portal for assigned caseload.
• Plans and conducts unit programming (social and rehabilitative) for incarcerated persons.
• Assesses programming efforts of participants upon completion.
• Interviews inmates for inclusion in programs.
• Makes appropriate referrals for programs and services within the institution.
• Coordinates activities with volunteers and/or community service providers.
• Maintains records of incarcerated people’s program participation.
• Communicates with stakeholders regarding incarcerated people’s status and program progress.
• Provides direct contact services for incarcerated persons assigned to a specific living unit and caseload.
• Writes reports and correlates data as needed to include release planning, parole board packets and classification.
• Approves or refers visitation applications and collects personal and family information.
• Responds to kites at the unit level.
• Assists in the administration of orientation programs for incarcerated persons in the unit.
• Coordinates and arranges for outside agencies and community service providers to augment existing institutional programming and services [e.g., OBB (Ohio Benefits Bank), VA (Veterans Administration) and ODJFS (Ohio Department of Job and Family Services)].
• Responds to correspondence from community agencies, families, and public inquiries.
• Obtains release of information reports when required for outside agencies.
• Monitors student interns and volunteers in the absence of the unit manager.
• Serves on various institutional committees (e.g., Classification, Rules Infraction Board).
• Directs the unit as assigned in the absence of the unit manager.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Attends meetings and trainings.

A minimum of 76 hours of unit management coverage per week per unit, will be required from unit staff, excluding secretaries and unit officers, to include late nights and weekends. In order to achieve 76 hours of coverage, the Unit Team, when developing proposed schedules, must stay within the following guidelines:

• There should be at least 13 hours of unit coverage Monday through Thursday
• There should be at least 8 hours of coverage Friday through Sunday
• Schedules for week day coverage (Monday-Thursday) should not begin before 7:00 AM or end before 8:00 PM
• Schedules for weekend coverage (Friday through Sunday) should not begin before 7:00 AM or end before 3:00 PM
• There will be no unit coverage provided on holidays

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

• 18 mos. exp in social or behavioral science or criminal justice or human services 6 mos. exp in one or more of the following: report writing, record keeping, interviewing, counseling or contact with social service agencies.
• -Or completion of associate core program in social or behavioral science or criminal justice or human services 6 mos. exp in one or more of the following: report writing, record keeping, interviewing, counseling or contact with social service agencies.
• -Or completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science or criminal justice or human services.
• -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Counseling and Rehabilitation, Social Services, Risk Assissment, Direct Support/Direct Care, Investigation, Technical Documentation, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Customer Focus, Time Management, Establishing Relationships

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.