RESIDENT UNIT MANAGER 13

State of Michigan; New Haven Township (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan, Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), seeks a Resident Unit Manager to oversee housing unit operations, supervise staff, and coordinate prisoner rehabilitation programs. The role includes directing Resident Unit Officers, selecting staff, and ensuring program groups for MPRI and Substance Abuse run as planned under the MPRI Coordinator.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and extensive corrections experience, with opportunities to mentor staff and contribute to

Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Responsibilities

• Assist prisoners in adapting to prison life and rehabilitation.
• Plan and direct the work of Resident Unit Officers.
• Select and assign staff in the operations of a Housing unit.
• Evaluate and verify staff performance and provide training when needed.
• Ensure ARUS and RUOs conduct groups for MPRI and Substance Abuse under the direction of the MPRI Coordinator.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Assist prisoners in adapting to prison life, to regulate the daily lives of prisoners and to assist in their rehabilitation. Planning and directing the work of Resident Unit Officers. Selects and assigns staff in the operations of a Housing unit. Evaluates and verifies staff performance through the review of completed work assignments and offers training when needed. Ensure ARUS and RUO's conduct groups for MPRI and Substance Abuse. Is directly responsible for ensuring their groups are available to the prison population under the direction of the MPRI Coordinator.

Position Description

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

• Resident Unit Manager 13
• One year of experience equivalent to a Corrections Shift Supervisor 12, Assistant Resident Unit Supervisor 11, Corrections Program Coordinator P11, Prison Counselor P11, Parole Probation Officer P11, Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional P11, or a Clinical Social Worker P11 or Psychologist P11 in an adult correctional facility.
• Two years equivalent to a Corrections Shift Supervisor 11.
• Three years equivalent to a Corrections Medical Unit Officer E10, Corrections Resident Representative E10, Resident Unit Officer E10, or a Special Alternative Incarceration Officer E10.

Alternate Education and Experience Resident Unit Manager 13

Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and three years of experience equivalent to a Corrections Shift Supervisor 13 or Corrections Security Inspector 13 may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer

Link: MDOC Career - Military and Veterans

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

Positions in this class are test-designated and subject to pre-appointment and random-selection drug and alcohol testing.

The Department of Corrections may screen out applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

View job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/R/ResidentUnitManager.pdf

Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.

As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to complete the form, you may complete the form now and bring it OR fill it out at interview if selected. CS-1783 form (Download PDF reader)

New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.