Correctional Reentry & Treatment Specialist

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Fairfield Township (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons seeks corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and help prepare individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Basic requirements include 24 semester hours in behavioral or social sciences, or an education/experience mix with related coursework and casework or counseling in criminal justice settings. Detailed education and experience criteria ensure eligibility for GL-05/07 levels in federal service.

Qualifications

• Courses such as sociology, correctional administration, criminal justice, psychology, social work, counseling may satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement.
• Experience in casework within a correctional or criminal justice setting.
• Experience in counseling or social rehabilitation planning and evaluation.
• Ability to write correspondence and prepare responses to Attorneys, Judges, Parole Offices and others.

Skills

Case management

Social history analysis

Documentation & correspondence

Inmate program planning

Education

24 semester hours in behavioral/social sciences

Graduate-level education in corrections or related field

Job description

The Bureau of Prisons seeks corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and help prepare individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Basic requirements include 24 semester hours in behavioral or social sciences, or an education/experience mix with related coursework and casework or counseling in criminal justice settings. Detailed education and experience criteria ensure eligibility for GL-05/07 levels in federal service.