Institutional Reentry Coordinator - WRDCC

State of Missouri; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Annual leave

Training programs

Credit union access

Direct deposit

Job summary

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking an Institutional Reentry Coordinator to supervise the reentry team and oversee the Reentry Center in collaboration with departmental units. The role focuses on delivering reintegration services within the institution and coordinating with state agencies and community partners to reduce barriers to successful community reintegration.

The position requires strong leadership, public speaking, and program development skills, with a commitment to public

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as an Institutional Activities Coordinator, Corrections Case Manager, or Probation and Parole Officer.
• Six or more years of professional experience in reentry services, corrections case management, adult probation and parole case management, substance use case management, or education, with at least one year within an adult correctional facility.
• Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to four years of the required experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year – a minimum of two years of experience, including one year working within an adult correctional facility, is required)

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of reentry team members
• Public speaking
• Developing and monitoring projects/programs with public and private organizations
• Conducting training programs
• Providing assistance to reentry service providers and agencies
• Scheduling client services

Skills

Public speaking

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Training delivery

Job description

The annual salary listed for this position includes the additional $1.50 per hour maximum security differential ($3,120 annually) for all full-time positions domiciled in a maximum-security institution.

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

We offer great benefits! Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program. The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

This position will be located within the institution, with a daily work schedule range from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. An alternative work schedule may be required to include evening/s and weekends within a forty hour week. This schedule will include one evening a week and one weekend a month to ensure reentry services are provided to the entire population. In addition, this position will require occasional travel/overnight responsibilities.

• This professional position will serve as a coordinator and guidance provider for the Missouri Department of Corrections regarding reentry services within the institution.
• The Institutional Reentry Coordinator will engage with representatives from partnering state agencies, reentry providers, faith based organizations and local community stakeholders, thus ensuring reentry services are being provided to the residents residing within the facility.
• This position will also be responsible for the oversight and operations of the Reentry Center in collaboration with the Division of Adult Institutions and Probation and Parole team members.
• The Institutional Reentry Coordinator will serve an integral part in assisting clients with successful reintegration into the community and the reduction barriers that hinder success after incarceration.

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To The Following

• Direct supervision of reentry team members
• Public speaking
• Developing and monitoring projects/programs with public and private organizations
• Conducting training programs
• Providing assistance to reentry service providers and agencies
• Scheduling client services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as an Institutional Activities Coordinator, Corrections Case Manager, or Probation and Parole Officer,
• OR
• Six or more years of professional experience in reentry services, corrections case management, adult probation and parole case management, substance use case management, or education (teacher), of which one or more years must have been within an adult correctional facility.
• (Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to four years of the required experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year – a minimum of two years of experience, including one year working within an adult correctional facility, is required)

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

• Working knowledge of the mission and vision for the Missouri Department of Corrections,
• Ability and willingness to support and articulate the important functions and priorities of reentry services
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Skilled in working both independently and as a team member with staff at all levels in the Department
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills including listening skills

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:

• A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
• A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.

The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years! If you are transferring from another State of Missouri agency and are receiving state retention pay, please be advised that the Missouri Department of Corrections administers retention based upon your retention anniversary date. As a result, your retention pay upon transfer may differ from what you were receiving at your previous agency until you reach your applicable retention anniversary date.

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

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