Correction Specialist- 20031804

What You’ll Do

• Oversee and evaluate all phases of unit program.
• Develop guidelines and procedures for activities and operations and supervise or monitor unit staff.
• Provides training and support and evaluates new unit management staff.
• Provides quality assurance for all reports, intake tools, classification actions, case plans and various release planning functions.
• Ensures core programs are continuously offered to meet the needs of the of-fender population
• Developments and reviews new programs of all submitted assessment packets for completeness, needs and compliance in accordance to departmental policy.
• Serves as the coordinator for reentry services and programs in assigned institution
• Monitors reentry services and processes from the beginning until the end of the incarcerated individuals sentence
• Presents information to staff and incarcerated individuals during orientation regarding reentry
• Develops and maintains contacts with services and resources in the community to assist with their transition back to the community
• Coordinates reentry volunteers and recruits mentors; facilitates training and orientation for the reentry volunteers and mentors.
• Writes reports, answers correspondence, and participates in reentry performance measures activities
• May be assigned investigations relating to incarcerated individuals rule infractions, use of force, and other investigations as assigned by the Managing Officer or designee.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Note

A minimum of 76 hours of unit management coverage per week per unit, will be required from unit staff, excluding secretaries and unit officers, to include late nights and weekends. In order to achieve 76 hours of coverage, the Unit Team, when developing proposed schedules, must stay within the following guidelines:

• There should be at least 13 hours of unit coverage Monday through Thursday
• There should be at least 8 hours of coverage Friday through Sunday
• Schedules for week day coverage (Monday-Thursday) should not begin before 7:00 AM or end before 8:00 PM
• Schedules for weekend coverage (Friday through Sunday) should not begin before 7:00 AM or end before 3:00 PM
• There will be no unit coverage provided on holidays
• Unit Managers should work at least 1 shift per week that ends no earlier than 8:00 PM
• Unit Managers should work at least one 8-hour weekend (Saturday or Sunday) shift per month
• Unit Managers should schedule themselves time for meaningful rounds and interaction with unit correctional officers during third shift month.
  
  

5 yrs. exp. as a Correctional Program Specialist, Case Manager or Social Worker.

• Or completion of associate core program in social or behavioral science or criminal justice or health and human services; 3 yrs. & 6 mos. exp. as a Correctional Program Specialist, Case Manager or Social Worker.
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science or criminal justice or health and human services; 3 yrs. exp. as a Correctional Program Specialist, Case Manager or Social Worker.
  
  

Job Skills: Corrections, Social Services, Management, Direct Support/Direct Care, Interviewing, Technical Documentation, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Customer Focus, Priority Setting, Coaching

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Southeastern Correctional Institution

Agency Contact Name and Information

Personnel Director- DRC.SCIRecruit@drc.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Feb 3, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Fairfield County-Lancaster

Compensation

$30.96

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Corrections

Technical Skills

Interviewing, Technical Documentation, Direct Support/Direct Care, Management, Social Services

Professional Skills

Coaching, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Customer Focus, Priority Setting

Agency Overview

Who We Are…

Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do…

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov

Are You Ready?

We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!