Reentry & Trauma-Informed Corrections Specialist

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Inez (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Bureau of Prisons in Kentucky seeks corrections professionals to foster humane, secure environments and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered, applicants must meet the basic requirements: 24 semester hours in behavioral or social sciences, or a combination of education and experience equal to a 4-year degree. Graduate education is required for higher grades (master's or Ph.D.).

Qualifications

• Courses such as sociology, correctional administration, criminal justice, government/political science, psychology, social work, counseling, and other related social or behavioral science courses may be used to satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement.
• Experience must have been gained in casework in a correctional institution or in another criminal justice setting; counseling with diagnostic or treatment planning skills; or work treating persons in need of social rehabilitation.
• GS-11 experience includes trauma informed process facilitation: managing group dynamics, flexible leadership, and facilitating insights.
• Combination of graduate education and experience may be used to meet total requirements.

Skills

Group training

Trauma-informed facilitation

Documentation

Education

Graduate education in corrections

Master's degree or higher

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

Job description

The U.S. Bureau of Prisons in Kentucky seeks corrections professionals to foster humane, secure environments and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered, applicants must meet the basic requirements: 24 semester hours in behavioral or social sciences, or a combination of education and experience equal to a 4-year degree. Graduate education is required for higher grades (master's or Ph.D.).