What are the responsibilities and job description for the PC II-Program Specialist position at The State of Kansas?
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy: Req.#215406
Job Posting closes: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
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About the Position: PC II - Program Specialist, Req.#215406
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Compensation: $46,092.80 to $53,414.40/Annual ($22.16 to $25.68/Hr.)*
- Offered salary will be determined by education, experience, or qualifications. Though this position is unclassified, the posted starting salary is equivalent to classified Pay Grade 28, step 6-12. Please contact Recruitment Coordinator for further details.
Employment Benefits
Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs
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Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
As part of the Risk Reduction & Reentry (R3) program, this position develops and implements strategies to implement quality programming for all risk levels, and also assists in providing programming to adult male residents at Lansing Correctional Facility.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
As directed by the R3 Coordinator, develops and implements strategies to ensure quality programming at LCF for all risk levels, including robust interactive case-plan- grounded referrals; strong groups built with the right mix of high/moderate risk; strict adherence to the curriculum, using it dynamically; every participant participates in every activity, especially role plays; regular effective use of CCP in response to behavior in the group room; extra practices when/as needed; ongoing addressing motivation and behaviors, multi-discipline, to keep engagement and progress; 1:1 extra practices and other interventions, with unit team engaged; midway and end relevant succinct updates; routine and adequate advanced practice; facilitators routinely model pro social behavior in all interactions. This includes identifying resources to be developed, including peer; ensuring booster practices in skills; delivering training to all staff regarding programming; and all other strategies developed for implementation.
Assists in delivering programming at LCF. This includes identifying those needing programs; building groups; delivering the curriculum co-facilitating with other programs staff; ensuring an adequate dose of motivation; responding effectively to behavior during groups; following the curriculum closely; doing extra 1:1 sessions as appropriate and necessary; and ensuring robust aftercare, especially Advanced Practice. Ensuring that programming is evidence based and delivered with fidelity. Participating in any training and planning necessary for this work. Work with statewide programs and facility programs staff to review the option of incorporating trauma-informed modules/curriculum/strategies into programming. This position will take the lead on these groups for residents with diagnosed behavioral health needs, including mental health and dually diagnosed substance abuse.
Track data and make data entries as necessary, and otherwise maintain data and information related to processes and impact, and provide the information to the statewide reentry team, as requested by the ED of Programs & Risk Reduction
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
One year of experience in planning, implementing and monitoring activities relevant to the agency’s programs. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with major course work in Criminal Justice, Social Sciences or Behavioral Sciences.
Two years experience working with offenders in corrections, parole, law enforcement or special needs populations.
Two years experience in case management or multi-discipline teamwork.
Demonstrated understanding of core correctional practices.
Demonstrated skill in planning, decision making, influencing and moving forward strategies.
Recruiter Contact Information
Name: Daniel Cline
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- Tax Clearance Certificate
- College Transcripts (if applicable)
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.16 - $25.68 per hour
Salary : $46,093 - $53,414
