Corrections Program Coordinator (9-12) at MTU

State of Michigan; Ionia (MI); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 72 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Michigan Department of Corrections Education Section partners with colleges to offer degrees and certificates to incarcerated individuals, enabling a pathway to community reentry. This role works with college partners and facility staff to enroll participants in postsecondary programming during incarceration and to document progress within the data systems.

You will collect and analyze program data to meet Pell grant reporting requirements, track enrollment, and coordinate meetings with

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field as listed.

Responsabilidades

• Collect, analyze, and maintain program data needed for Pell grant reporting and evaluation.
• Complete enrollment and referrals within departmental data systems; document programming and classes.
• Schedule and facilitate meetings with departmental staff and college providers in the community.

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, counseling and guidance, child development, physical education or recreation, sociology, school social work, social work administration, educational psychology, family relations, human services, or theology

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer. MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.

The Offender Success Administration’s Education Section implements practices and educational opportunities in prison that promote successful outcomes such as degrees and certifications to prepare offenders to transition from prison to their community. This position will work with college partners in the community and facility staff for offender participation in college services and postsecondary educational programming during their incarceration at the facility; complete enrollment and referrals within departmental data systems; document programming and classes; schedule and facilitate meetings involving departmental staff and college providers in the community. This position will collect, analyze, and maintain program data necessary to meet Pell grant program reporting and evaluation requirements.

This is a position in which the incumbent has regular unsupervised access to and direct contact with prisoners and is a DART (Drug/Alcohol Test Designated) position in accordance with Civil Service Rules.

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, counseling and guidance, child development, physical education or recreation, sociology, school social work, social work administration, educational psychology, family relations, human services, or theology.

Experience

Corrections Program Coordinator 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Corrections Program Coordinator 10

One year of professional experience providing services to inmates, parolees, or probationers in a correctional setting equivalent to a Corrections Program Coordinator 9, Prison Counselor 9, or Parole/Probation Officer 9.

Corrections Program Coordinator P11

Two years of professional experience providing services to inmates, parolees, or probationers in a correctional setting, including one year equivalent to a Corrections Program Coordinator 10, Prison Counselor 10, or Parole/Probation Officer 10.

Corrections Program Coordinator 12

Three years of professional experience providing services to inmates, parolees, or probationers in a correctional setting, including one year equivalent to a Corrections Program Coordinator P11, Prison Counselor P11, or Parole/Probation Officer P11.

Correction Program Coordinator 9

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major and one year of Department of Corrections' experience.

OR Education level typically acquired through the completion of high school and one year as an Assistant Resident Unit Supervisor 11 or Corrections Shift Supervisor 11; or, two years as a Corrections Field Services Assistant E10, Corrections Medical Unit Officer E10, Corrections Resident Representative E10, Corrections Security Representative E10, Corrections Transportation Officer E10, Resident Unit Officer E10, or Special Alternative Incarceration Officer E10; or, three years as a Corrections Medical Officer E9 or Corrections Officer E9.

• Knowledge of the techniques and problems involved in organizing group activities.
• Knowledge of security procedures.
• Ability to organize and coordinate activities in a prison setting.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations relative to the work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to establish and adapt rules to prevent prisoner disorder.
• Ability to provide guidance and direction in activities.
• Ability to organize, evaluate and present information effectively.
• Ability to formulate plans, procedures and controls in a program or service area.Ability to learn and utilize computer processes.
• Ability to maintain favorable public relations.

If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766.

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards. As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

IMPORTANT: New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.