Reentry & Corrections Treatment Specialist

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System seeks corrections professionals to foster humane, secure environments and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Basic requirements include 24 semester hours in behavioral or social sciences, with graduate-level education or equivalent experience for GL-07. Experience in casework, counseling, or social rehabilitation is relevant for this role.

Qualifications

• 24 semester hours in behavioral or social sciences or related coursework may satisfy basic requirements.
• Graduate education must be in corrections or related field (criminal justice, sociology, psychology, counseling, social work).
• Education and experience may be combined to meet the required competencies for GL-07.

Responsibilities

• Assist in case management services.
• Assist in the collection, verification, and analysis of information in the preparation of social histories reflecting the nature and extent of problematic behavior, current social problems and causative factors.
• Assist in writing correspondence and preparation of correspondence and responses to various sources, including Attorneys, Judges, Members of Congress, Parole Offices and others.
• Assist in determining inmate needs and program goals for individuals and monitoring the progress of the programs.

Skills

Case management

Social histories

Correspondence writing

Program goals

Education

24 semester hours in behavioral or social sciences

Graduate-level education in corrections or related field

Job description

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System seeks corrections professionals to foster humane, secure environments and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Basic requirements include 24 semester hours in behavioral or social sciences, with graduate-level education or equivalent experience for GL-07. Experience in casework, counseling, or social rehabilitation is relevant for this role.