Correctional Programs & Volunteer Coordinator

State of Missouri; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 2,800 - 3,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Missouri State Employee Retirement

Deferred compensation plan

Health insurance

Paid life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Cafeteria plan

Paid holidays

10 hours annual leave per month

10 hours sick leave per month

Uniforms provided

Pre-service and in-service training

Access to credit union

Direct deposit of paycheck

Employee health, wellness and safety

MOST 529 College Savings Program

Job summary

Missouri Department of Corrections is hiring to implement and coordinate offender activity programs across facilities, including education and work releases. You will monitor eligibility, coordinate community projects, and schedule groups and volunteers to support rehabilitation efforts.

The role emphasizes collaboration with treatment teams, adherence to regulations, and opportunities for internal advancement. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of correctional experience, or vocational or paraprofessional experience in social services, probation and parole, corrections casework, guidance and counseling, mental health, health, substance abuse, law enforcement, public or business administration, or experience closely related to the listed responsibilities.
• Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year)

Responsibilities

• Plans/develops/coordinates new or revised facility activity programs, including offender organizations, work release and/or education release; confers with supervisors and various facility department heads with regard to activity planning and scheduling for the purpose of developing a more comprehensive program
• Monitors files and works with facility treatment teams in order to identify offenders eligible for participation in program activities; monitors and maintains records of eligible participants; makes referrals to appropriate community service or job site
• Schedules and supervises offender groups or workers functioning outside the facility; schedules volunteer and related groups for visits to the facility
• Assists offender groups in selection of community projects within the community for an effective volunteer program; enlists the support of interested volunteer and professional groups and employers in making their programs or jobs available to offenders
• Performs work in accordance with established rules and regulations; receives general and administrative direction; and preforms other related work as assigned

Skills

Correctional experience

Program development

Offender supervision

Community outreach

Job description

Missouri Department of Corrections is hiring to implement and coordinate offender activity programs across facilities, including education and work releases. You will monitor eligibility, coordinate community projects, and schedule groups and volunteers to support rehabilitation efforts.

The role emphasizes collaboration with treatment teams, adherence to regulations, and opportunities for internal advancement. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits.