TDOC REHABILITATION SERVICES SPECIALIST 2*- 10062026-81586

State of Tennessee; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Tennessee is seeking a Rehabilitative Services Specialist 2* in Knoxville to support offenders’ community reintegration through coordinated programs and partnerships. Under supervision, you will plan and facilitate employment readiness, housing support, and volunteer activities, while connecting participants to community resources and maintaining accurate program data.

You may serve in specialized roles and ensure compliance with departmental standards as you work with internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of full-time relevant experience in corrections, community supervision, case management, rehabilitation services, or related field.
• Experience may substitute education on a year-for-year basis.
• One year of graduate coursework in criminal justice, social work, psychology, or behavioral science may substitute for the experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and facilitates programming, services, and group sessions that promote rehabilitation, skill development, resource access, and successful community reintegration, including employment readiness, housing support, volunteer-led activities, and other transitional services.
• Connects participants to community resources such as employment, housing, education, and social services while maintaining collaborative relationships with internal staff and external partners.
• Provides job readiness training and assists participants in securing employment opportunities through partnerships with local employers and workforce agencies.
• Oversees day-to-day operations of assigned resource centers, ensuring efficient service delivery and compliance with policies, and maintain accurate tracking and reporting of program data and outcomes.
• Coordinates volunteer activities, including on-boarding, training, and scheduling, while ensuring compliance with all requirements and providing coverage for volunteer-led programs when necessary.
• Assists participants with housing needs and connects them to appropriate community resources to support stability and reintegration.
• Maintains accurate offender records and program documentation while ensuring adherence to departmental standards and applicable regulations.

Skills

Active Learning

Listening

Speaking

Coordinating

Instructing

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Laptop

Monitor

Docking Station

Cell Phone

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 10/19/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $3,667.00 - $4,578.00

Salary (Annually) $44,004.00 - $54,936.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Knoxville, TN

Department Correction

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, KNOX COUNTY

This position is located in the Knoxville CRC/DRC.

For More Information, Visit The Link Below

https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/correction/documents/jobs/RS2DRCCRCJobID81586.pdf

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to one year of full-time relevant experience in corrections, community supervision, case management, rehabilitation services, or related field.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Full-time relevant experience in corrections, community supervision, case management, rehabilitation services, or related field may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.

Substitution of Education for Experience: One year of relevant graduate coursework in criminal justice, social work, psychology, or behavioral science may be substituted for the one year of relevant experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications: A valid vehicle operator's license is required for employment.

Overview

Under general supervision, the TDOC Rehabilitative Services Specialist 2* provides comprehensive support and programming within the DRC and CRC to assist offenders in achieving successful community reintegration. An employee within this class coordinates services, facilitates non-clinical programming, and collaborates with internal and external partners to address employment, housing, volunteer engagement, and other resource needs. The TDOC Rehabilitative Services Specialist 2* may serve in specialized roles such as Employment Specialist, CRC Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, or Housing Support Specialist. This class differs from TDOC Rehabilitative Services Specialist 1* in that incumbents perform work with greater independence and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and facilitates programming, services, and group sessions that promote rehabilitation, skill development, resource access, and successful community reintegration, including employment readiness, housing support, volunteer-led activities, and other transitional services.
• Connects participants to community resources such as employment, housing, education, and social services while maintaining collaborative relationships with internal staff and external partners.
• Provides job readiness training and assist participants in securing employment opportunities through partnerships with local employers and workforce agencies.
• Oversees day-to-day operations of assigned resource centers, ensuring efficient service delivery and compliance with policies, and maintain accurate tracking and reporting of program data and outcomes.
• Coordinates volunteer activities, including on-boarding, training, and scheduling, while ensuring compliance with all requirements and providing coverage for volunteer-led programs when necessary.
• Assists participants with housing needs and connects them to appropriate community resources to support stability and reintegration.
• Maintains accurate offender records and program documentation while ensuring adherence to departmental standards and applicable regulations.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies

• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Instills Trust
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Situational Adaptability

Knowledges

• Customer and Personal Service
• Law and Government

Skills

• Active Learning and Listening
• Speaking
• Coordinating
• Instructing
• Time Management

Abilities

• Speech Clarity
• Speech Recognition
• Written Comprehension

Tools & Equipment

• Laptop
• Monitor
• Docking Station
• Cell Phone