Corrections Program Coordinator – Classification & Programs

State of Michigan; Newberry (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Program Coordinator at the Newberry facility. This role serves as the classification director for prisoners, determining assignments and programmatic needs to maintain efficiency and safety.

The position includes duties such as classifying prisoners, overseeing payroll, indigent programs, and related operations, along with prisoner orientation and maintaining racial balances across assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, correctional administration, criminology, psychology or related field.
• Experience at least one year working with inmates, parolees, or probationers is preferred for higher classifications.

Responsibilities

• Classify prisoners to work and school assignments, oversee prisoner payroll and indigent programs, and supervise related operations.
• Prepare prisoner orientation and maintain racial balance across work and school assignments.

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, counseling and guidance, or related field

Job description

Michigan Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Program Coordinator at the Newberry facility. This role serves as the classification director for prisoners, determining assignments and programmatic needs to maintain efficiency and safety.

The position includes duties such as classifying prisoners, overseeing payroll, indigent programs, and related operations, along with prisoner orientation and maintaining racial balances across assignments.