Corrections Programs & Community Activities Coordinator

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, vision, 
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Paid holidays

10 hours annual leave per month

Job summary

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking qualified staff to plan and coordinate facility activity programs and offender activities, working with treatment teams and community partners. The role includes scheduling groups, monitoring eligibility, and coordinating volunteer efforts within a corrections setting.

Minimum qualifications require several years in correctional or related fields. This position offers opportunities for internal promotion and a benefits package including retirement,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 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.
• Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive: a $2.00 per hour shift differential if assigned to a shift between 12:00pm and 5:00am at a 24/7 facility; a $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential for regular posts in restrict housing.

Responsibilities

• Plans/develops/coordinates new or revised facility activity programs, including offender organizations, work release and education release; confers with supervisors and department heads to develop a comprehensive program.
• Monitors files and works with facility treatment teams to identify offenders eligible for participation in program activities; maintains records and makes referrals.
• Schedules and supervises offender groups or workers outside the facility; arranges visits by volunteers and related groups.
• Assists offender groups in community project selection and enlists support of volunteers and employers for programs.
• Performs work in accordance with rules and regulations; receives direction; and performs other related work as assigned.

Job description

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking qualified staff to plan and coordinate facility activity programs and offender activities, working with treatment teams and community partners. The role includes scheduling groups, monitoring eligibility, and coordinating volunteer efforts within a corrections setting.

Minimum qualifications require several years in correctional or related fields. This position offers opportunities for internal promotion and a benefits package including retirement,