Employment Transition Specialist MECC

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

We offer great benefits!
Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program.

This position may be required to work alternative hours to include one evening a week and/or one weekend day a month to ensure all clients have access to services but will not exceed 40 hours a week.

This position will assist the offender population with helping them prepare from employment prior to their release from prison by providing employment counseling, employment placement and employment programming.

Serves as a part of the DORS team at the institutions while working closely with the classification team, institutional parole officers and the Reentry/Educational Services Division

Facilitate programs and classes that assist with building employability skills

Collaborates with state agencies, community partners and employers to provide employment and support services to the offenders.

Assist the offenders with assessments and aptitude tests to determine barriers to employment and establish career paths

Administer in person and virtual job fairs by ensuring offenders have a resume and video resume

This will also assist with services in the Reentry Center.

Minimum Qualifications:

Four or more years of technical or professional experience in social services, education, workforce development, probation and parole casework, corrections casework or custody (at the level of Correctional Lieutenant or above), guidance and counseling, mental health, health, substance use, law enforcement, public or business administration, or experience closely related to the above listed responsibilities.

(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the listed experience at a rate of 30 earned credit hours for one year)

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

Some positions are eligible for a shift differential of $173.34 semi-monthly, which is provided to employees with shifts that begin on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am, and who work at a 24/7 worksite (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center), or whose work requires regular visits to these locations. If selected for interview, eligibility may be discussed at that time with the hiring manager.

The Department of Corrections is the only State agency that currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of service up to 20 years.

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

DOC.Employment@doc.mo.gov