USAJOBS · 22 hours ago
Correctional Program Specialist (National Policy and Program Coordinator)
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $187K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Correctional Program Specialist to develop, implement, and oversee programs for female offenders and other special populations. The role involves gathering and summarizing information related to female offenders, preparing analytical reports, and communicating significant information to various stakeholders.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing programs for female offenders and other special populations
Responsible for gathering, organizing, and summarizing information related to female offenders for review by the Branch Administrator and dissemination to Executive Staff which includes data regarding management of female institutions, evidence-based programs for women, and relevant legislation or state/local initiatives
With oversight from the Administrator, develops instruments to measure the needs of special populations
Prepares analytical reports assessing the impact and success of female offender activities
Prepares responses to inquiries from the public, Congress, courts and other government agencies regarding the classification, treatment, and conditions of confinement for female offenders
Independently develops reports, concise publications and articles in larger publications that communicate significant, sometimes sensitive, and critical information to Bureau of Prisons personnel, the correctional and criminal justice community, Congress, federal and state agencies and the general public regarding female offenders
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship is Required
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position
You must have 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 must have also demonstrated the ability to perform supervisory or administrative duties successfully
Understanding the problems of custody, treatment, training, and release of inmates of penal or correctional institutions
A thorough and comprehensive knowledge of an institution's internal policies, programs, regulations, and procedures
Training subordinates, coordinating and directing activities and functions, evaluating performance of operations and the effectiveness of programs, and maintaining high standards or work objectives
This experience must have been gained in an administrative position, or in other positions that included the successful direction, or assistance in the direction of, an entire correctional program or a major phase of such a program
Experience investigating grievances submitted as administrative remedy appeals, regarding Women and Special Populations policies and procedures
Experience implementing and/or evaluating evidence-based programs for women or members of other special populations (aging offenders, parents or pregnant inmates, inmates living with disabilities, and/or veterans); based on analysis of outcome data or other measures effectiveness
Experience providing training for Bureau of Prisons and non-Bureau of Prisons personnel on Bureau of Prisons policies and procedures related to female offenders and special populations (aging offenders, parents or pregnant inmates, inmates living with disabilities, and/or veterans)
Experience gathering data for statistical analysis of programs and assisting in its evaluation and its impact on female offender and special populations (aging offenders, parents or pregnant inmates, inmates living with disabilities, and/or veterans) policies and procedure
Experience in the development and delivery of Bureau of Prisons training or research on a regional or national forum focused on identifying and meeting the needs of women or members of other special inmate populations (aging offenders, parents or pregnant inmates, inmates living with disabilities, and/or veterans)
Experience developing and evaluating evidence-based programs and best practices for women or members of other special populations (aging offenders, parents or pregnant inmates, inmates living with disabilities, and/or veterans) based on analysis of outcome data or other measures of effectiveness
Experience in engaging external stakeholder leadership on matters pertaining to responsiveness to the needs of the agency's incarcerated women or other special population (aging offenders, parents or pregnant inmates, inmates living with disabilities, and/or veterans) specific policies through the provision of training, regular information sharing and/or providing briefings
Experience writing reports, policies, training guides, evaluations, Executive Staff papers, decision papers, and/or national training lesson plans that have been presented/reviewed by institution, Regional, or Central Office Executive Staff
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Company
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