DOC Women's Services Director

State of Vermont; Waterbury (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The State of Vermont's Department of Corrections: The Specialized Operations Manager serves as the Women's Services Director, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for programs, services, and facility operations serving incarcerated and supervised women.

The role coordinates multidisciplinary services, casework planning and reentry strategy, manages vendor contracts, and leads the project management of a women's facility replacement initiative to ensure safe, trauma-informed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is the primary requirement for supervisory/management roles in human services.
• Associate's degree is an acceptable alternative with relevant experience.
• High school diploma with extensive management experience is considered.
• Military experience plus supervisory experience in human services is an alternative qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for women's services within the Vermont DOC.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary services, casework planning, and reentry strategy.
• Manage vendor contracts and lead the facility replacement project for women’s housing.
• Represent the DOC in cross-agency initiatives and public planning efforts related to women's services.
• Ensure safety, dignity, and trauma-informed, gender-responsive environments.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Associate's degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Four years military experience

Job description

The Specialized Operations Manager serves as the Vermont DOC's Women's Services Director providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for programs, services, and facility operations serving incarcerated and supervised women within the Department of Corrections (DOC). This role coordinates multidisciplinary services, casework planning and reentry strategy, collaborates with facility leadership, manages vendor contracts, and leads the project management of a women's facility replacement initiative to ensure safe, dignified, and effective normative environments that are trauma-informed and gender-responsive.

Core Purpose and Objectives

• Ensure women in custody receive integrated, evidence-based services that address health, behavioral health, educational, vocational, reentry, and family engagement needs.
• Drive quality, compliance, and accountability across service delivery and contracted programs.
• Lead the planning and execution of the facility replacement project to achieve on-time, on-budget outcomes aligned with best practices for women in corrections.
• Represent the DOC in cross-agency initiatives, public meetings, legislative hearings, and strategic planning efforts related to women's services.
• Enhanced resident holistic safety, dignity, and preparation for reentry.
• Create, maintain, and strengthen community partnerships.

Who May Apply

This position, DOC Women's Services Director (Job Requisition #55778), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Duties are performed in a variety of settings including an office setting, within a correctional facility, in public meetings, out of state travel etc. A valid driver's license is necessary for required travel. Incumbent will be required to tour all areas of the facilities when on site and may expect to encounter hazardous conditions typical of such a facility, including danger of assault from inmates, exposure to communicable disease, and other factors. Since part of the incumbent's role will be to monitor the adequacy of the security and services provided in the facility, some hostility from employees of the facility may be encountered. Duties may entail significant amounts of evening, weekend, and emergency activity. Although direct contact with inmates is limited, such situations may arise creating a potential for physical assault and injury.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree AND three (3) or more years of experience in a supervisory or management position in the broad area of human services, INCLUDING two (2) years in either a correctional setting or in a role requiring frequent interaction with correctional facility administration and inmates, coordinating with a correctional facility program, or direct casework with correctional inmates

OR

Four (4) years of military experience AND four (4) or more years of experience in a supervisory or management position in the broad area of human services, INCLUDING three (3) years in either a correctional setting or in a role requiring frequent interaction with correctional facility administration and inmates, coordinating with a correctional facility program, or direct casework with correctional inmates.

OR

Associate's degree AND five (5) or more years of experience in a supervisory or management position in the broad area of human services, INCLUDING four (4) years in either a correctional setting or in a role requiring frequent interaction with correctional facility administration and inmates, coordinating with a correctional facility program, or direct casework with correctional inmates.

OR

High school diploma or equivalent AND seven (7) or more years of experience in a supervisory or management position in the broad area of human services, INCLUDING six (6) years in either a correctional setting or in a role requiring frequent interaction with correctional facility administration and inmates, coordinating with a correctional facility program, or direct casework with correctional inmates.

Note: A current, valid driver's license is required.

In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information. Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. By submitting this online job application, you certify all information furnished is true and complete. The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.

Conviction History Requirements: Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment.

Special Requirements

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.