Corrections Program Specialist

DGS Office of External Affairs; Newport (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corrections Program Specialist role at Grimes Unit in Newport focuses on developing, implementing, and managing correctional programs to support offender rehabilitation and reintegration into society.

Responsibilities include conducting needs assessments, monitoring program effectiveness, collaborating with staff and community organizations, and managing budgets and documentation in alignment with state and federal laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public administration, social work, or related field.
• Two years of experience in corrections, program management, or related field.
• Comprehensive understanding of correctional practices, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to assess program effectiveness.
• Competence in preparing reports and documentation.
• Familiarity with state and federal laws and regulations governing corrections.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and manages correctional programs within the Arkansas Department of Corrections at Grimes Unit in Newport.
• Supports offender rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
• Conducts needs assessments and monitors program effectiveness.
• Collaborates with staff and community organizations.
• Manages budgets and documentation.

Skills

Data analysis

Program management

Report writing

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public administration, social work, or related field

Job description

The Corrections Program Specialist develops, implements, and manages correctional programs within the Arkansas Department of Corrections at Grimes Unit in Newport. The role focuses on supporting offender rehabilitation and reintegration into society while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. The position involves conducting needs assessments, monitoring program effectiveness, collaborating with staff and community organizations, and managing budgets and documentation.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public administration, social work, or related field
• Two years of experience in corrections, program management, or related field
• Comprehensive understanding of correctional practices, policies, and procedures
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to assess program effectiveness
• Competence in preparing reports and documentation
• Familiarity with state and federal laws and regulations governing corrections