PROGRAM CONSULTANT - SOCIAL SERVICES

Grambling State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections – Corrections Services is seeking a Program Consultant to lead offender reentry services within local facilities. This role supervises Reentry staff, ensures program effectiveness, and builds partnerships with facilities and community organizations to help justice-involved individuals transition back into their communities.

Ideal candidates demonstrate leadership, clear communication, sound judgement, and a commitment to staff

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR a bachelor’s degree plus three years in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR an advanced degree in a social science field, public health, counseling, social work, rehabilitation services, business, public, or health administration, or Juris Doctorate plus two years in these areas.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Corrections Transition Specialists, including performance evaluations, staff development, and oversight of daily program activities.
• Conducts site visits, audits, and evaluations of local jail reentry programs to ensure compliance with departmental policies and program standards.
• Regular coordination with Sheriffs, Wardens, local and state correctional facility staff, Probation and Parole, and community partners to improve reentry services and support successful offender reintegration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgement

Staff support

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree in social science or related field

Job description

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

https://doc.la.gov/

HEADQUARTERS OFFICES

Baton Rouge, LA

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections is seeking a motivated and results-driven Program Consultant to lead and strengthen offender reentry services within local correctional facilities. This position plays a vital role in supervising reentry staff, ensuring program effectiveness, and building partnerships with correctional facilities and community organizations to help justice-involved individuals successfully transition back into their communities. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, effective communication, sound judgement, a commitment to supporting staff, and a passion for improving correctional programs and reducing recidivism.This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on public safety, promote positive change, and support individuals reintegrating into their communities.

Why work for DOC?

• Culture : DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.

• Growth : Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.

• Benefits : DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post-retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission.

Six years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR

An advanced degree in a social science field, public health, counseling, social work, rehabilitation services, business, public, or health administration, or Juris Doctorate plus two years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Directly supervise Corrections Transition Specialists, including performance evaluations, staff development, and oversight of daily program activities.
• Conducts site visits, audits, and evaluations of local jail reentry programs to ensure compliance with departmental policies and program standards.
• Regular coordination with Sheriffs, Wardens, local and state correctional facility staff, Probation and Parole, and community partners to improve reentry services and support successful offender reintegration.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE

• Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.

• An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.

Other Important Information

• IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.
• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
  • This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
  • This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Megan Coco

Human Resources Department

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