Correctional Program Specialist - 20021032

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC); Marysville (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) is seeking an internal Unit Manager for the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville. This role focuses on risk assessments, case planning, and delivering rehabilitative programming to incarcerated individuals.

You will coordinate schedules, maintain records, and liaise with volunteers and outside agencies to enhance programming and release planning. This position is full-time and based at Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville.

Qualifications

• 18 months' experience in social or behavioral science or criminal justice or human services.
• 6 months' experience in report writing, record keeping, interviewing, counseling or contact with social service agencies.
• Associate core program in social or behavioral science, criminal justice or human services (see above).
• Undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science, criminal justice or human services (see above).
• Equivalent minimum qualifications as noted.

Responsibilities

• Completes risk assessments and case planning for assigned caseload.
• Plans and conducts unit programming for incarcerated persons.
• Maintains records of program participation and reports as needed.
• Interviews inmates for inclusion in programs.
• Coordinates activities with volunteers and community service providers.
• Responds to inquiries and coordinates outside agencies to augment programming.

Skills

Risk Assissment

Counseling and Rehabilitation

Social Services

Direct Support/Direct Care

Investigation

Technical Documentation

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Customer Focus

Time Management

Establishing Relationships

Education

Associate core program in social/behavioral science/criminal justice/human services

Undergraduate core program in social/behavioral science/criminal justice/human services

Equivalent Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment

Job description

This is an internal posting. Only ODRC employees will be considered.

This is a reposting.... If you applied previously, you must apply again to be considered.

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.

Required

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.

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

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Ohio Reformatory for Women

Work Location

Ohio Reformatory for Women

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Union County-Marysville

Compensation

$27.48

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

1199

Technical Skills

Risk Assessment, Technical Documentation, Direct Support/Direct Care, Investigation, Social Services

Professional Skills

Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Customer Focus, Establishing Relationships, Time Management

Agency Overview

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.

Who We Are...

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

Are You Ready?

We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!