Reentry & Rehabilitation Specialist (Corrections)

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Florence (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking professionals with a background in the behavioral or social sciences to support correctional programs and reentry initiatives. The role emphasizes trauma-informed facilitation and group process design within a correctional setting.

Candidates should have substantial education or experience in sociology, psychology, counseling, social work, or related fields and will work to prepare individuals for successful reentry and public safety outcomes.

Qualifications

• Requires 24 semester hours in behavioral or social sciences, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Graduate education in corrections or related field may be required for higher levels.
• Specialized experience includes casework in correctional/ criminal justice settings, counseling with diagnostic/treatment planning, or social rehabilitation work.

Responsibilities

• Utilize trauma-informed processes to facilitate group discussions and planning.
• Design and implement group sessions with context, expectations, and adaptive facilitation techniques.
• Identify and address underlying conflicts within group dynamics.

Skills

Trauma-informed facilitation

Group facilitation

Counseling concepts

Education

Behavioral or social sciences background

Job description

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking professionals with a background in the behavioral or social sciences to support correctional programs and reentry initiatives. The role emphasizes trauma-informed facilitation and group process design within a correctional setting.

Candidates should have substantial education or experience in sociology, psychology, counseling, social work, or related fields and will work to prepare individuals for successful reentry and public safety outcomes.