USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Correctional Program Specialist (Mentor Coordinator)
Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$63K/yr - $81K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Correctional Program Specialist (Mentor Coordinator) to oversee the mentor program for inmates, ensuring successful community reentry. The role involves matching inmates with mentors, providing training and support, and maintaining security within the institution.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Primarily responsible for overseeing the mentor program, matching inmate participants in a faith-based or secular mentor program with a community mentor or team of mentors at or near their release destination
The incumbent works closely with program staff, Reentry Affairs Coordinators (RAC), and other facility staff to match inmates and mentors, track progress, provide and facilitate mentor training for volunteers, inmates and staff, and coordinate program logistics
Provides training and support for staff, volunteers, contractors, and inmates involved in mentor programs offered by all institution departments
In cooperation and collaboration with the RAC, the incumbent develops working relationships with the USPS, RRCs, and faith-based and community organizations
The relationships established with these entities will be at the level of those staff who work directly with the inmates to foster effective communication of program goals and objectives
Establishing and maintaining these outside community networks is critical to achieving the goal of successful community reentry for incarcerated individuals
Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution
The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship is Required
A Master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.B or J.D., if related
Graduate Education: Major study – correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology, or other fields related to the position
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level
Specialized experience is directly related experience that included substantial involvement with a correctional program and provided a thorough knowledge of correctional techniques, or experience in meeting and dealing with people that demonstrated the ability to work effectively with inmates and associates in a correctional environment
Experience in training volunteers and contractors on institutional programs and security procedures
Experience in developing and implementing mentoring programs
Skilled in establishing community networks and resources to support mentoring programs
Experience and knowledge working with faith-based programs
Equivalent combination of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Successful completion of the 'Introduction to Correctional Techniques', three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required
Ability to work with inmates, institutional staff, community organizations and volunteers/mentors that encourages participation
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Knowledge of mentor/reentry/volunteer programs
Ability to develop, collect and analyze information, draw conclusions and make recommendations about mentoring inmates
Company
USAJOBS
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