Correction Specialist - 20082520

State of Ohio•Grafton, OH

About The Position

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. 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!

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

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