Grievance Coordinator

Vermont, Inc; Waterbury (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80% State paid medical premium

Dental plan at no cost for employees'/

12 paid holidays each year

State Paid Family and Medical Leave (F

Two ways to save for retirement: 457(b

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible spending healthcare and child

Low cost group life insurance

Wellness Program

Public Service Student Loan Forgivenes

Job summary

State of Vermont seeks a Central Office Grievance Coordinator to oversee the offender grievance system across all Vermont correctional facilities and field offices. This role includes developing audit standards, conducting audits, and preparing reports for the DOC Executive Leadership. Travel to facilities is required for training.

The position reports to the DOC General Counsel and may involve travel and non-standard hours to ensure program integrity and compliance with policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in criminal justice, law, or a related field with at least three years of experience in a correctional setting.
• Or a high school diploma/equivalent and at least eight years of experience in a correctional setting.
• Candidates must pass any level of background investigation and relevant checks (criminal record, DMV, abuse registry) as applicable to the position.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and oversee the offender grievance system across Vermont correctional facilities and field offices, including the out-of-state population under the DOC Supplemental Housing Unit and the DOC Central Office.
• Develop and implement audit standards; conduct ongoing audits of the grievance system and develop reports for the DOC Executive Leadership.
• Visit facilities and field offices as necessary for training; report to the DOC General Counsel.

Skills

Experience in correctional setting

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in criminal justice, law, or related field

High school diploma or equivalent with 8 years of correctional experience

Job description

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The Central Office Grievance Coordinator is responsible for the monitoring and oversight of the offender grievance system across the State of Vermont Correctional Facilities and Field offices, including the out of state population falling under the DOC Supplemental Housing Unit and the DOC Central Office. Besides oversite, the Central Office Grievance Coordinator will develop and implement audit standards, conduct ongoing audits of the grievance system, and develop and complete reports for the DOC Executive Leadership. This position will report to DOC General Counsel.

The DOC Central Office Grievance Coordinator will be expected to visit facilities and field offices as necessary for training.

Who May Apply

This position, Grievance Coordinator (Job Requisition #56033), 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 largely in a standard office setting, but some travel may be required for which private means of transportation should be available. Some work outside of a regular work schedule may be required. Strong differences of opinion may be encountered in dealing with grievances, DOC staff, or members of management.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in criminal justice, law, or a related field and at least three (3) years of experience working in a correctional setting.

Or

High school diploma/equivalent and at least eight (8) years of experience working in a correctional setting.

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.